This one is a good one to look at. http://jessewarden.com/2007/07/making-a-cooler-preloader-in-flex-part-1- of-3.html
This one is helpful but will give a much bigger preloader, but useful for reference. http://www.onflex.org/ted/2006/07/flex-2-preloaders-swf-png-gif-examples .php Also I seem to remember that if you are going to run a swf animation for the preloader, create it using AS2. Keeps performance up as the flash player can run AS2 and AS3 code at the same time. Kenneth. From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:flexcod...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of luvfotography Sent: 19 February 2009 16:11 To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] how to use a preloader? Hi, I've got a huge application - 800k, how do I use a preloader that loads in my huge app? In order to get something on the page while the rest of the application loads.. any tips/tricks/ links to more detailed explanation? thanks, Disclaimer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This electronic message contains information which may be privileged and confidential. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual(s) or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this electronic message in error, please notify us by telephone on 0131 476 6000 and delete the material from your computer. Registered in Scotland number: SC 172507. Registered office address: Quay House 142 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6LB. This email message has been scanned for viruses by Mimecast. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------