# Preload into empty mc question

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preload-into-empty-mc-question/221038
**Category:** flash
**Created:** [March 31, 2007, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preload-into-empty-mc-question/221038 "2007-03-31T23:17:29Z")
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### Author: ![flyingzenmonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9e8a1a/32.png) [@flyingzenmonkey](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/flyingzenmonkey)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2007, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preload-into-empty-mc-question/221038/1 "2007-03-31T23:17:29Z")

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Hi i am trying to preload a external swf into a main (dummy) mc clip  
i have looked in tutorails but cant find any help!

i added a preloader to the movie that is being loaded into the empty (dummy) mc on main stage. but the preloader freezes?

Im hoping someone can help me please.

Many thanks