Help....Preloader external swf files

[Da enforcer]

Hey Guys

I have a swf that calls in external swf files. The preloader works fine on the main swf.

On the external swf files I have also used the code for the preloader so when the main swf pulls in the external file that file preloads itself.

here is the code:

this.onEnterFrame = function() {
var amount:Number = this.getBytesLoaded() / this.getBytesTotal() *100;
preloader._xscale = amount;
if(amount == 100) {
this.gotoAndPlay(3);
delete this.onEnterFrame;
}
}

The issue im getting is that the preloader on the external files dont seem to work at all. I get a black screen until the movie loads.

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks

[webdreamer]

I am note quite sure where the problem is with your code. I use a similair method myself.

var bytetotal = this.getBytesTotal();
var ready = 0;
this.onEnterFrame = function() {
	var byteload = this.getBytesLoaded();
	ready -= (ready - (byteload / bytetotal) * 100) * .25;
	var output = Math.ceil(ready) + " % ";
	txTitle.text = output;
	if (Math.ceil(ready) == 100) {
		delete this.onEnterFrame;
		txTitle.text = "";
		gotoAndStop(2);
	}
};
stop();

[Da enforcer]

Yeah this is what is doing my head in....My external files dont preload when being called into the main swf....but they do preload if i test the files on their own through flash preview :/

[webdreamer]

Can you post the fla?

[Da enforcer]

I'm afriad the project is over 100mb's so its not going to be possible im afriad.

I guess that aint going to help matters lol

any chance u could do a test for me with 2 swf and one calling the external one in with a preloader?

I know im asking alot but im in a bit of a spot and have hours to get this done

thanks very very much

[webdreamer]

No need to test i know it works, thats why i need to see the fla.

[Da enforcer]

could it be that fact that im using a loader from the flash components to bring in my external swf files?

[webdreamer]

How do u mean?

[Da enforcer]

Well i have never used external swf files in flash before.

So i used the loader componant in flash and directed it towards the swf.

Could that be why the external file dont preload? Am i importing external files wrong maybe>

Sorry bit of a noob at this

[webdreamer]

I have no idea of your setup so couldn't honestly say yes or no.

I have attached a file with fla1(main) fla2(to be loaded into main)
The fla's do exactly what they are supposed to.
file
Hope it helps

[Da enforcer]

You are a legend mate...Changing the way I bring in the swf files worked a treat!!

I knew it must be something to do with that...the code looked all right to me for the preloader.

Thanks very much for doing that for me

[webdreamer]

Ah ha no problem