Another Level for a preloader

[ToshTrent]

Hi,

I am trying to make a preloader which is another flash movie which can be called upon when ever needed, I seem to be having some problems making it work. I thought just add the level number before the getbytes and all would be good, but nope.

Here's the code i am using in the preloader;

KeyFrame1
[blue]if ((_root.getBytesLoaded() == _root.getBytesTotal())) {
gotoAndPlay("complete");
txtPercentage = "100%";
} else {
gotoAndPlay(2);
}[/blue]

KeyFrame2
[blue]//gets how many bytes have been downloaded to the computer
var LoadedBytes
LoadedBytes = (_level1.getBytesLoaded());

//gets how many bytes the file is in total
var FileSizeBytes
FileSizeBytes = (_level1.getBytesTotal());

//displays the progress in percent
txtPercentage.text = int((LoadedBytes / FileSizeBytes) * 100) add "%";

//updates the progress bar
tellTarget ("loader") {
gotoAndPlay(Math.round((_level1.getBytesLoaded()/_level1.getBytesTotal())*100));
}[/blue]

KeyFrame3
[blue]gotoAndPlay(2);[/blue]

The preload movie is loaded to level2, the movie to be loaded is on level1, is there something wrong with this code for it to work for another level?

Thanks for your help.
Tosh.

 

[oldnewbie]

If you want a generic preloader, within a main movie, to preload other external movies in container clips or on other levels, have a look at this one...

http://www.flashkit.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=456020

All you need to change is the "containerMC" for the level on which you are loading the movie on.

 

[ToshTrent]

Thank you.