SWF Exports with Preloader

If I export my publication as an SWF and then embed this file into a Dreamweaver page it works as it should
http://www.carolsteele.co.uk/testing/test_01.html
The above links to a lower resolution version for testing purposes only - but I need a preloader as there is a distinct time lag before the swf file is loaded if I use the full version with a higher resolution image setting. If I use my normal preloader, it loads correctly, but the swf just simply runs through at high speed without stopping as can be seen in the link below.
http://www.carolsteele.co.uk/testing/test_02.html
What am I doing wrong.
PS - if I export the publication as an XFL file and test it in Adobe Flash, it does the same thing (i.e. runs through at high speed)
Thanks in advance for any suggestions

Too complex for me I'm afraid (I think 'Flash for Dummies' as being an advanced text book ). In the end I found a very helpful site (http://www.flashdo.com) which sells lots of flash stuff at a very reasonbale price (just $3 for a preloader) - and although the guy who owns the site hadn't tested any of his preloaders with SWF's exported out from InDesign publications, he said he would be willing to test one of my SWF files before purchasing.
I just needed to alter a little bit of the code to get it the way I wanted, but it is now working well with all the SWF files I have created from InDesign.
Just thought I'd update the information in this thread as I'm sure there will be other folk out there who might be in the same position that I was.

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