External Preloader - please help

[phildswan]

Hi, I have created some swf files using non macromedia software. I have loaded them as targets into movieclips in my flash file. I have then animated these movieclips linked with the external swf files. The animation of the movieclips links to what is going on in the swf files. Therefore I need to load the external swf file completely before I can animate it.
What is the best way to achieve this? do i create an external preloader? How would I do this? (i'm a beginner and don't need any loading bars or anything, just a very very simple preloader!) :h:

[Brandon?]

This is as simple as it gets make a DYNAMIC text off the Stage or on it doesn't matter Name it kirupatxt and turn it into a movie clip. And give it this code. Walla.

onClipEvent (enterFrame) {
var bytes = _root.getBytesTotal();
var bytes_loaded = _root.getBytesLoaded();
if (bytes_loaded == bytes) {
//Just change MC and it will play.
_root.YourMovieClip.gotoAndPlay(1);
this.kirupatxt = "movie loaded";
} else {
//Tells users Loading kbs/kbs Total and,
// You might have to change the code becuase im not quiet sure if that will keep it from playing.
_root.YourMovieClip.gotoAndStop(1);
this.kirupatxt = "loading ("+bytes_loaded+"/"+bytes+")";
}
}