# External .swf play problem!

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-play-problem/281806>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Created:** [February 13, 2009, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-play-problem/281806 "2009-02-13T11:36:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![FlashAB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e19adc/32.png) [@FlashAB](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/FlashAB)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2009, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-play-problem/281806/1 "2009-02-13T11:36:01Z")

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Hey guys!!

I am trying to load .swf files into a container and it is all working fine. However I would like the external (video) .swf’s to play when 50% of the file has been loaded. Basically when 50% of the file has loaded I automatically want it to start playing rather than waiting for it to load 100%!

Please help if you can!!

FlashAB