# Preloading external swfs

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-external-swfs/139834>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Created:** [March 6, 2005, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-external-swfs/139834 "2005-03-06T05:36:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![GGROD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df788c/32.png) [@GGROD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GGROD)\
**Post date:** [March 6, 2005, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/preloading-external-swfs/139834/1 "2005-03-06T05:36:16Z")

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Here is the site.

[http://www.ashliefitch.com](http://www.ashliefitch.com)

Is there any way to preload the external swfs on the preloader on the main movie?

The first time I click on a button I get a pause for all areas. But after going thru all the buttons and areas all load fine. If I can preload them that might take care of it.