preloading an swf while in another swf

[styleBunny]

hi guys,

Currently, at the end of my swf file, i load the next one like this:

loadMovieNum("sic_menuA.swf", 0);
stop();

is it possible to get the first swf file to remain on screen untill the next is loaded, or even have the second file loading whilst the first is playing?

thanks
paul.

 

[oldnewbie]

No preloaders on both movies?
The second movie could start downloading as soon as the first movie starts playing. Question is depending on the complexity of your second movie, and the user's connection speed, will it have time to completely download before the first movie finishes?
If it has, it could of been preloaded in an off-stage container clip or on another level, re-positioned and started as soon as the first movie is finished playing. If it hasn't then you should display some indication about the preloading, and only re-load the second movie on level 0, when preloading is over. Ending of the first movie could thus remain on screen until that happens.

Regards,

 

[styleBunny]

ok thanks for the advice, having it off stage is prolly the easiest way around it. thanks oldies!

 

[vladibo]

Do:

1. Create empty movie clip and name its instance "loadedMovie"

2.Write
loadMovie("sic_menuA.swf","loadedMovie"
if(loadedMovie.getBytesLoaded()==loadedMovie.getBytesTotal()){
// go to the movie
}else{
_root.gotoAndPlay(_currentframe - 1);
}

It should work