# Loading an external swf that loads external swfs

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-an-external-swf-that-loads-external-swfs/110658
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**Created:** [May 18, 2004, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-an-external-swf-that-loads-external-swfs/110658 "2004-05-18T18:42:22Z")
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### Author: ![mindofchester](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/85f322/32.png) [@mindofchester](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/mindofchester)
#### Post date: [May 18, 2004, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-an-external-swf-that-loads-external-swfs/110658/1 "2004-05-18T18:42:22Z")

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Hello everyone,  
Here’s my little problem, I have an external swf that also loads external swfs. I think the problem lies with the \_root and \_parent codes.  
Here’s my code in the external swf that loads the external swfs.

```auto
loadMovie("portfolio_radio.swf",_root.mainclip.drop);

```

Now, when this swf is played on it’s own, it works fine.  
When I play it in the main swf, it does not load the 2nd external swf.

I removed the “\_root” and tried again but it still did not load.  
Any ideas??

Thanks  
Chester