How can I call an embeded swfs function from within Javascript?

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I have a swf that is a preloader for another swf (a game). I need to callback to the game swf from Javascript but can't figure out how to do this. I can call back into the preloader by registering a callback using the ExternalInterface.

I tried document.getElementById("preloader") which returns an object. The preloader has a public property called GameObj which returns a reference to the game object which has been loaded by the preloader.

The issue is, document.getElementById("preloader").GameObj is always null.

Is it possible to do this or do I need a wrapper call within the preloader?

you can't access from javascript anything from inside a swf, you can make calls and receive calls and that's it. SO callback into the preloader like you do and let the preloader communicate with the loaded swf. — BotMaster
– BotMaster, Commented Jun 16, 2015 at 12:11
I had a feeling that was going to be the answer. Thanks BotMaster — jbassking10
– jbassking10, Commented Jun 19, 2015 at 15:15

Robert Lombardo · Accepted Answer · 2016-03-26 16:19:25Z

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Well, you can use ExternalInterface, but is there some reason you can't put your preloader in the same swf?

answered Mar 26, 2016 at 16:19

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