Learning objects- modules/sections & XML

[Tezread]

Im very new to Flash in the sense that I have familiarised myself with the interface and had a go at some tutorials but now im looking to develop an e learning application.
I have several modules each with several sections. My question is do I treat a 'learning object' as an individual section and have an swf file for each object and if this is true how can I maintain a 'template' and 'perpetual' background with perpetual navigation buttons (e.g. previous & next, navigation to start module and other swfs)?

Also in what context does XML play a part in this (if it does)

Thanks in advance

[hangalot]

hi.

xml is a way for you to load data. finito, nothing more to it. personally i have never been a great fan of the multiple movie approach as i feel this causes duplication of assets etc. if you are going to be building a big app i would advise you to read colin moocks book on as2 and especially the design pattern section