# External .swf loading

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-loading/157010>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [July 29, 2005, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-loading/157010 "2005-07-29T11:36:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![kokoi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b2d939/32.png) [@kokoi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kokoi)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2005, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-loading/157010/1 "2005-07-29T11:36:57Z")

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I’ve got a simple question, what is the easiest way to check if a .swf is loaded into a movieclip? When fully loaded it should trigger a simple event. I’ve been testing things for hours now and I just can’t figure it out. Thnx in advance.