# Preloader animation External SWF\>?

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-animation-external-swf/164590>\
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**Created:** [October 3, 2005, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-animation-external-swf/164590 "2005-10-03T08:43:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![ibenschop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c57346/32.png) [@ibenschop](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ibenschop)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2005, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-animation-external-swf/164590/1 "2005-10-03T08:43:23Z")

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Hi guys i have a bit of a pikle.  
I have this circular animation (attachement)  
how can i make it animate smooth when preloading a external swf into a movieclip.  
I tried using totalframes and current frames if (this) play else blabla but no luck.

Anyone??