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The alternative to embedding an asset is to load the asset at run time. You can load an asset from the local file
system in which the SWF file runs, or you can access a remote asset, typically though an HTTP request over a
network.
Embedded assets load immediately, because they are already part of the Flex SWF file. However, they add to the
size of your application and slow down the application initialization process. Embedded assets also require you to
recompile your applications whenever your asset files change.
For more information, see “Embedding Assets” on page 965 in the Adobe Flex 3 Developer Guide.