Do you have to insert a layer before you insert a frame? When I go to the timeline and insert a frame, I can't find where to put the second frames code.
Thanks,

no need for a second layer, i typically use a second layer inline with the
first just for actions myself though, so i dont confuse them and can find my
actions easily, so no, you dont have to insert a second layer, just click on
frame 2, (right mouse click) and select insert frame

I can't get it...when I put this in frame 1:
var dateVars = new LoadVars();
dateVars.onLoad = function(ok) {
if (ok) {
date_txt.text = "High Bid $"+dateVars.day+" Bidder: "+dateVars.month;
}
};
dateVars.load("http://trinity/tribidz/highbid.txt");
gotoAndPlay(1);

and this in frame 2:
if (ok) {
date_txt.text = "High Bid $"+dateVars.day+" Bidder: "+dateVars.month;
}
};
dateVars.load("http://trinity/tribidz/highbid.txt");
}
loadVarsInt = setInterval(loadTheVars, 2000);

it just flashes and when the text file changes, it still doesn't change what
its flashing, which is the contents of the first page.
Thanks,
Trint

kglad replied to your other line, should maybe try wjat he said, with over
4000+ post, he is really really well versed in this stuff, macromedia needs to
hire this man to write their help sections, and tutorials..