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Revision: 48464
at July 2, 2011 00:00 by heathbo
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function SourceMovie():void 
{
   var loader:Loader = new Loader();
   loader.contentLoaderInfo.addEventListener(Event.COMPLETE, onLoadComplete);
   loader.load(new URLRequest('importedSwf.swf'));
}
function onLoadComplete(e:Event):void {
   var loaderInfo:LoaderInfo = e.target as LoaderInfo;
   addChild(e.target.content);
   var swf:Object = loaderInfo.content;
   swf.changeText();
}

SourceMovie();


// Runs function called changeText inside imported swf.
// To access variables, change "changeText()" to the variable name.
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How to load an external swf.  Once its loaded, access it and use its functions and variables.

                                

                                                            

                                    

                                        

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Load an external swf, use it and gain access to its functions and features.

                                

                                                            

                                    

                                        

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ActionScript 3