Refer to a movieclip within the root

Hi,

I am using the load movie from my main file (main.swf) as:

mc_zoom.loadMovie("detail.swf");

I then have a loader as a movieclip with the detail.swf

when the movie (detail.swf) is loaded the preloader I am trying to make/set the play to go:

_root.gotoAndStop(2);

But this does not work - it works locally but when used with the main file (main.swf)

Any help please!

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in detail.swf, add:

this._lockroot=true;

SanjAuthor

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Thanks for your reply,

I've added that but what should be the ref to tell Flash to goto and play from frame 2 in detail.swf?

Thanks

Community Expert

if you want the main timeline in detail.swf to advance to frame 2 when its loading is complete, you can use:

this._lockroot=true;

_root.gotoAndStop(2);

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