# Can an externally loaded swf control

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-an-externally-loaded-swf-control/170221
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**Created:** [November 23, 2005, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-an-externally-loaded-swf-control/170221 "2005-11-23T20:22:05Z")
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#### Post date: [November 23, 2005, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-an-externally-loaded-swf-control/170221/1 "2005-11-23T20:22:05Z")

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I have a MC that is loading a swf.

```auto
loadMovie("thework.swf","thework_mc" );

```

Can the loaded move “thework.swf” control the MC that is loading it?

do I use \_root?