# External swf transparency problem

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-transparency-problem/87445>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Created:** [April 21, 2005, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-transparency-problem/87445 "2005-04-21T04:03:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![seanc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ad7895/32.png) [@seanc](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/seanc)\
**Post date:** [April 21, 2005, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-swf-transparency-problem/87445/1 "2005-04-21T04:03:38Z")

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i would like to load a new .swf over the 1st one, but i need it so the 1st one’s buttons won’t be enabled while the new .swf is loaded. then when you close the 2nd .swf, it returns back to the 1st one that’s underneath. thnx