flash experts!

[slinky]

i downloaded the "advanced preloader" from spoono and pasted it all exactly as is. when i test it out, it jumps to Scene 2 and doesn't play.

here's code from the preloader scene (scene 1):
loadedbytes = getBytesLoaded();
totalbytes = getBytesTotal();
loadedkbytes = Math.ceil(loadedbytes/1000);
totalkbytes = Math.ceil(totalbytes/1000);
if (loadedbytes == totalbytes) {
nextScene ();
}
frame = int(loadedbytes/(totalbytes/100));
tellTarget (_root.loader) {
gotoAndStop (_root.frame);
}


in the next frame is:
gotoAndPlay (1);


oh btw, im using flash 5. this is really annoying me. any help is greatly appreciated!

[PyroSama]

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PyroSama

[Creatures]

first of all, it should work in flash 5!
then, i think i give you a simpler loader, because that one is a bit strange in my eyes

bytes_loaded = Math.round(_root.getBytesLoaded());
bytes_total = Math.round(_root.getBytesTotal());
Percent = bytes_loaded/bytes_total;
getPercent = Percent * 100;
if (getPercent < 100) {
	play();
         //it goes to frame 2
}  else if (bytes_loaded==bytes_total) {
	gotoAndPlay(3);
         // i put there a link to the next scene, i donnu why i didnt make this direct but you can make nice "after"loader things, before go direct to the main movie, www.backagain.ch.vu <- check out the menu
}
_root.per = Math.round(getPercent)+"%";
// i created a dynamic text with the variable called "per" and then it displays the loaded percent!

try it and if it doesnt work press CTRL + ENTER while you see the movie in flash5!

post if you still need help!

Creatures

[slinky]

well the thing is im not that good in action script and stuff like that so... i thought id send u the part that refuses to work.

[Creatures]

ok gonna check it...

Creatures

[Creatures]

well so far, i still have to add the loading bar, but i'm pretty tired today, i will do that tomorrow. i just dont get that code so i added mine, the bar and the total frames isn't working, but the rest should work!

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i just remembered something, flash 5 has got problems with preloader, so you cant check them in the program, you have to upload and then check it! maybe that's the problem

ok tip: make a copy of your original, test mine. if it doesnt work, it's flash 5, else it's the code

Creatures

[slinky]

i thought about uploading it first, but instead preview'd it in browser thinking that would be the same as having it online.

im pretty sure yours worked since it was too fast for me to see, but it went to scene 2 and played. the only thing is there is no bytes loaded or progress bar yet, so i'll send u the complete fla...

[Creatures]

well try to press CTRL + ENTER and then you'll see if it works and look into "debug" at the top, there you can change the connection speed!

Creatures

[slinky]

it's set at 14.4 speed and i dont see it but it has lvl0 loader showing up in the debugger so i suppose that went well.

[firewolf]

I don't know if I'd call myself an expert, but I do know a lot about Flash.

This is one of my flash websites...
http://www.si-games.com/tact/

If you could send me your .fla file, I'd gladly try and make your preloader work for you.

E-Mail: firewolf@sasktel.net