How can I use the preloader component to load an external swf? where do I place it, on the emptymc or the external swf? Do I need to place an actionscript? Any help would be great. thanks
the preloader should go in the external swf… in its own scene usually in the external swf…
and instead of _root.getBytesLoaded() and _root.getBytesTotal(); I use this.getBytesLoaded() and this.getBytesTotal
“this” is assuming u are loading the external swf in an empty movieclip somewhere in the “main” swf 
-Aditya
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what about
_root.gotoAndPlay(_currentframe+1);
does this line stay the same?
