# Preloaders

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloaders/149703>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Created:** [May 31, 2005, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloaders/149703 "2005-05-31T18:39:27Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 31, 2005, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloaders/149703/1 "2005-05-31T18:39:27Z")

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When importing external swf’s, would it be better to have the preloader code in the external swf or in the main movie?

I’ve seen threads about this everywhere but I don’t see the difference. Once the movie pops in it starts preloading right? Is there a faster result when the preloader is in the main movie?