Many Bytes In First Frame
Hi all,
I have a swf that has about 70k of actionscript bytes in
the first frame. This means that if I put a preloader in
the first frame it won't show up att all until about
80% is done. How can i "move" the actionscript code
(classes mostly i suppose take the space) to the second
frame or at least make the preloader work?
(Also I cannot use a "wrapper" movie that loads the movie
in a movieclip because i need to catch rightclicks and
attach context menues which won't work with nestled movieclips)
There must be a common solution to this since a LOT of VERY
flashy movies on the web must contain lots of actionscript and
still their preloaders start at 1% as should be.
Anyone?
/ Thanks
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Posted on: 03-08-2004, 05:27 AM
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