ezPreloader (preloader component)

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hi, I have a 'pre-made' ezPreloader component I created. (just drop the .swc file into your Flash directory.. and the component will be there when you start up.)

I find it quite easy to use.. (but I made it..so I may be biased) LOL

check it out and let me know... this may be an easier solution for you.
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original thread:
http://board.flashkit.com/board/show...0&postcount=12

component can be found here:
http://www.dmstudios.net/demos/ezPreloader.zip


here is a link to the component in 'action' (so you can see what it looks like)
http://www.dmstudios.net/demos/custo...Component.html

here is a link to the .fla so you can see the TWO methods on how to code the buttons (very easy):
http://www.dmstudios.net/demos/custo...ponentTest.zip

and the component itself for all to use, (for feedback of course)
(see attachment)

you MUST save the .swc file (name: simplePreloader_v1a_cb.swc......inside the .zip file) to the Flash compoennt directory.
For Flash 8 go here:
C:\Program Files\Macromedia\Flash 8\en\Configuration\Components\

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Welcome to the simplePreloader component.

Desc:
This component will give you a visual representation (both through animation & percetange loaded text) on how much of your content is loaded into it's 'target clip'.

Overview:
it is very easy to use. You drag a component to the stage, and you 'assign' it a target clip (movie clip) to watch. Anything that gets loaded into this 'target clip' will trigger the simplepreloader to show and display how much left there is to load. When complete, the movieClip will disappear. Load another piece of content (image, swf or video clip) and the preloader will trigger again.

Once you have your component instance on the stage, make sure to give it an INSTANCE NAME. By selecting the simplePreloader instance, you can then go the PARAMETERS panel in the PROPERTY INSPECTOR and assign the custom values for you component & movie.

PARAMETERS:

1.) loaderColor: choose a #color that you want the rotatingArrows to be.

2.) percentVisible: choose to display the percentage textField or not.

3.) percentColor: choose a #color that you want the percentage text to be.

4.) rotateSpeed: number value that depicts the speed of the rotatation.

5.) targetClip: 'path' (relative or absolute) to the movie clip you want the simplePreoader to 'watch' and give results on. (Note: the path is /home to whatever timeline the simplePreloader is in)

6.) callbackFunction: lets you declare a function name that you want executed after the 'loading' is complete. (NOTE: do NOT include the () after the funciton name)

7.) alwaysOn: lets you decide to have the 'check' (onEnterFrame) running continuously.

(Note: it is recommended to run this default in FALSE (off) mode, and manually move the playHead to frame 2 on the simplePreloader component)

"TRUE" MODE: Lets you ONLY do a simple 'loadMovie()' on your target..and the 'simplePreloader' will do the rest. (but leaves code running all the time and can eat up resources)

Example: (alwaysOn set to TRUE)
Code:

button1_btn.onPress = function(){ 
    containerClip.imageHolder.loadMovie("image1.jpg"); 
}

"FALSE" MODE: (recommended) Means you have to manually advance the playhead to frame 2 in the 'simplePreloader' component, but does not leave messy or rampant code running.

Example: (alwaysOn set to FALSE)
Code:

button1_btn.onPress =function(){ 
    containerClip.imageHolder.loadMovie("image1.jpg"); 
    simplePreloader.gotoAndStop(2);
}

thanks..if there are any questions.. PLEASE let me know.. of course I enjoy the feedback.