Re: FLASH: FLASH NEWBIE | Animated buttons question.

[Ken Lanxner]

On 1/5/01 at 9:27 AM, Ray Frenden <

rfrendencbs-corp [dot] com

> wrote:


> I have created a FLA that is going to need a few buttons to be

> animated. Silly me, I thought the easiest way to do this would be to

> create a separate animation in another FLA and copy and past it in. So

> far, when that is 'accomplished' all it does is copy the image in as a

> whole, mudding up anything that I've done. I've tried importing as a

> SWF but that seems even worse.

> 

> What is the best way to insert animated buttons in a FLA from another

> source, i.e.: FLA or SWF?


To move a button from one fla to another, open both and make sure each

fla's library window is open. Then drag the button from one fla to the

other. Any graphics, movies clips, or sounds associated with the button

will move right along with it.


I would think that the *easiest* method is to create the button in your

original fla. Just go to the Insert menu and choose New Symbol. When you

indicate that the new symbol is a button, Flash will set you up with a

fresh new timeline on which to design your button.


Sometimes though -- if you plan to create a new button or movie clip

that may be complex and will require a few drafts before you get it

right -- it makes good sense to design it in a separate fla and move it

over when done. It helps keep your library uncluttered of all your

drafts. :-)


Ken

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