Re: preloader?

by Robin Liston <rliston(at)cox.net>

 Date:  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 17:45:53 -0800
 To:  hwg-graphics(at)hwg.org
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  todo: View Thread, Original
I don't go so much by size as perceived speed.

Because I'm on a LAN I use a free program called Sloppy which lets you 
emulate 56K, 28.8, and other modem speeds.
I view my webpage with my flash animation and if it seems like a like a 
long time loading (subjective of course) or plays in a choppy manner than I 
use a preloader.

Sloppy runs on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux.
http://www.dallaway.com/sloppy/

I downloaded my preloader from the Macromedia Flash Exchange
http://dynamic.macromedia.com/bin/MM/exchange/main.jsp?product=flash

HTH



At 05:32 PM 01/30/2003 -0800, you wrote:

>--- Jacqueline Sylvia <jsylvia90(at)hotmail.com> wrote:
> > From: "Jacqueline Sylvia" <jsylvia90(at)hotmail.com>
> > To: hwg-graphics(at)hwg.org
> > Subject: preloader?
> > Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 16:10:48 +0000
> >
> > Hello everyone!
> >
> > At what size .swf file would you recommend using a
> > preloader in a flash
> > movie.  Also, any tips?
> >
> > Thanks again!
> > Jacqueline Sylvia
> >
> > www.jswebsolutions.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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