Counter Preloader

The Counter Preloader is a simple, percentage-based preloader that displays the loading progress of your SWF in text. As the loading progresses, the numbers in the counter increment with a blur effect. The numbers are given a glow and set upon a lighted surface. The entire setup is placed slightly off the center of the stage, and adjusts itself automatically to stage resizing and fullscreen events.

There are several settings you can use to customize this preloader. Several of these settings can be tried out right now by clicking on the ‘settings’ bar in the demo above. The full list settings is:

bgColor – This is the base color used to create the background.
spotlightColor – The color of the light underneath the percentage text, as well as the glow of the text itself.
txtColor – The color of both the percentage text and any messages you’ve included in the XML file.
txtSize – The font size of the percentage text.
txtFont – This is the name of the font used for the text. The font you specify here needs to be embedded in your project to show up properly. A text field is provided in the preloader where you can change the embedded font.
blurAmount – The amount to blur the text as the counter moves (in pixels)
showReflection – A true/false value that controls whether or not to show the percentage text’s reflection
showBackground – A true/false value that controls whether or not to show the background behind the preloader.
fadeOutAtEnd – A true/false value that controls whether or not the preloader fades out when it’s finished before moving to Frame 2.

All settings are accessed in their own layer in the preloader’s MovieClip, making it quick and easy to change the appearance of the preloader to suit your project’s needs. To use the preloader, simply place it on Frame 1 of your timeline, and begin your project on Frame 2. The preloader does the rest! Full instructions on how to implement and customize this preloader are included with your purchase.

This preloader uses the freeware, TrueType font Alte Haas Grotesk. It’s available on dafont.com (www.dafont.com/alte-haas-grotesk.font). Instructions on how to use this font or any font you prefer in this preloader is included with your download.

Message Rotation

This preloader has the ability to display messages to the user while your content is loading. The messages support basic HTML tags. Control font size, message duration, and looping. It’s completely optional, and all controlled through an XML file. No coding required! Instructions on how to make use of the message rotator are included with your purchase. Like the preloader but don’t want messages? Just leave out the XML file and you’re all set!