Preloader Question

[ryanbutler]

I have the same problem with each file I have. My preloader does not show up until the file has loaded at 50%. The structure of my site locally and remotely is as follows:

-root
container.swf
home.swf
+subfolder
-somefile.swf
+subfolder
-somefile2.swf

Now, my home.swf preloader works fine. But not somefile.swf or somefile2.swf only shows at 50%. Why is what I'm wondering? I have a compiled scrollbar in both of these files but I have unchecked export in the first frame and that only changed it from 60% to 50%. I have attached one example file if anyone would be willing to take a look. My preloader code is in the top folder "ActionScript". I'm wondering if I'm not placing the paths correctly, but I'm not sure.

Appreciate any insight anyone could offer.

http://midwestwebdesign.net/example.zip

[oldnewbie]

The easiest is not to uncheck any export boxes, an to simply use a seperate preloader only movie, to load your movies cleared of their own preloaders.

[ryanbutler]

How would using a separate swf file that used only a preloader work into the functionality of existing files is what my brain doesn't comprehend at the moment?