# Loading .swf file containing masks \>.\<"

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swf-file-containing-masks/77354>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [January 26, 2005, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swf-file-containing-masks/77354 "2005-01-26T18:36:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 26, 2005, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/loading-swf-file-containing-masks/77354/1 "2005-01-26T18:36:22Z")

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Hi,  
Totally new here and need help.

I have created a .swf file that contains text(movie clip) this clip slowly fades in.  
After it has faded in. A mask is placed on the text. so the text changes colour by a the cursor moving over it.  
similar to this: [http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash5/textmask.htm](http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash5/textmask.htm)

No probs here…

The problem i have with it is that, when i try loading it into another .swf file (my main piece). It screws up…

1. I click a button to load the swf file in. but loads to worng place.

2. The file/movie contains is fade in effect. But continously loops. It does not loop in the original .swf only whn loaded in =/

3. The text mask effect is gone. I dont see any sort or highlight behind the text that follows the cursor.

Plz Help this newbie :jail: