Matt, On a reasonably fast computer, a file of 4600+ XML nodes can be slurped in under one second, required download time aside.
Your XML requirements are not that steep, so it seems to me that your issue is likely something else not completely obvious in your code sample. Suggestions: 1. If you're placing incoming XML text content into HTML-rendered text fields (primarily using CSS formatting) this can account for a delay. Flash handles tasks related to HTML text very inefficiently (compared to a browser, for example). This can create a significant delay. I've seen this in things I've created that display instantly until I apply text formatting, then it takes a couple of seconds to load. 2. If you're using a pre-loading mechanism, you need to be sure to import class code and Library assets that are exporting for ActionScript on a frame subsequent to the one used to display pre-loader graphics and/or load in your XML data. Loading a bunch of class code and object data, which likely have little or nothing to do with your XML, on the first frame -- the default, can create a significant delay. - pixelTwiddler, a.k.a. Jason _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
