Transparent image causes flattening problem

Hi,
I have a 34 page booklet that I am exporting as a swf file. When I add a transparent png file to the booklet (it makes the book look like it has a spiral binding) the file will NOT export anymore. It gets to page 17, quits and the error message says something like, "there was an error while flattening".
I can get the file to export if I check rasterize the images in the export dialog box. Just for added information, I did change the transparent png into a gif file and tried exporting that but I received the same error message. If you want to see the file it is located here
http://www.sportop.com/flip-catalog/ThunderRidgeResortApparel.html
It is the spiral image that causes the problem. Any ideas why this is happening?
P.S. It looks like nothing is happening while the file is loading because I do not know how to add a pre-loader (my other problem).
One more thing, any idea why the file does NOT center is the html container page?
Thank you for your help,
Tricia

Sounds strange, I have used a lots of transparent images in INDD layouts and exported them as SWF succesfully. Have you tried to use Photoshop PSD-format? And you could also create a new layer for that spiral...
If you want to get your book centered and equipped with preloader, go to Adobe Marketplace and download eDocker:
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/marketplace/index.cfm?event=marketplace.offering&offeringid=1 7503&marketplaceid=1
You may use it for couple of days free of charge!
If you have your SWF exported and ready, it takes only about 20 seconds to build a version with preloader and many other cool stuff too, like zooming...

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