I'm creating a portfolio site where there will be a number of thumbnail images, 48 in total.

When a thumbnail is clicked an external SWF is loaded into an empty movieclip on the main timeline. Currently each of the external SWFs has its own preloader...

I was wondering if there is a way to simplify the modifying of the preloader process?... right now if i want to change the style of the preloader I need to make the change on all 48 SWFs!

Can I somehow share a single preloader between all the external SWF files? Maybe load an external preloader swf AND the portfolio SWF and have the preloader play until the portfolio SWF loads?

The site I'm working on is:
http://www.isaacpierro.com/dev/

When the file loads (250K there is no preloader) click the "paintings" link.

I'm using Flash MX

ANY advice/feedback is greatly appreciated!!!