preload_seq

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Prototypevoid preload_seq(int sequence)

preload_seq() loads the specified graphic sequence into memory if it has not already been loaded.

If preload_seq() is used in the main() procedure of a screen's base script (before any wait() commands), the Please Wait banner will be displayed as the game loads the necessary graphics.

Dink

1.07

This command was recommended before playing a sequence or creating a sprite that may be new. Otherwise, the sprite could be invisible for a brief amount of time.

Dink

1.08

Freedink

DinkHD

YeDink

The game will automatically load any sequences on-the-fly without delay. However, this will cause a slight pause as the game loads the sequences, so you may want to keep using preload_seq() in the main() procedure of sprites with several animations to prevent this small pause. Using preload_seq is also sometimes required to fix a bug where sprites created with create_sprite() are drawn with an incorrect hardbox.