# Preloader for an external swf

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-for-an-external-swf/78331
**Category:** flash
**Created:** [February 3, 2005, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-for-an-external-swf/78331 "2005-02-03T16:39:44Z")
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### Author: ![Patch](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/patch/32/1095_2.png) [@Patch](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Patch)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2005, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloader-for-an-external-swf/78331/1 "2005-02-03T16:39:44Z")

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Hey im new to flash and i was wondering if some one could help me with a problem im having.

I have managed to get an external swf to load with this code :-

but\_1.onRelease=function(){  
\_root.container\_mc.loadMovie(“123.swf”);  
trace(“hello”);  
}

But I want to be able to have a Preloader onit with a status bar etc. Can someone help me pls? 🙂

thanks