# Control a movie from the library

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-a-movie-from-the-library/240812
**Category:** flash
**Created:** [October 6, 2007, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-a-movie-from-the-library/240812 "2007-10-06T15:44:14Z")
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### Author: ![stumped](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/46a35a/32.png) [@stumped](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/stumped)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2007, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-a-movie-from-the-library/240812/1 "2007-10-06T15:44:14Z")

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I have a completed flash file that is in fla and swf format. I would like to import the movie to the library and control it with an invisible button the full size of the movie. I have imported the completed movie to the library but I am not sure it will work. While in the library and highlighted, it will not play in the preview screen. If someone knows of a tutorial or would point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much … Mike