Flash layers tutorial

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Definition

This is part of some Flash tutorials.

Learning goals

Learn how to use layers

Prerequisites

Flash CS3 desktop tutorial. It's probably a good idea to use a layout similar to the ones I suggest there.

Quality and level

This text should technical people get going. It's probably not good enough for beginners, but may be used as handout in "hands-on" class. That is what Daniel K. Schneider made it for...

It aims at beginners. More advanced features and tricks are not explained here.

Introduction

Layers help you organize items for more complex document.

• You can draw and edit objects on one layer without affecting objects on another layer.
• You can lock layers (to protect from editing)
• You hide layers, make them visible in other layers, or just the outlines.

The layers tool is part of the Timeline panel.

Overview picture

The Flash CS3 Layers tool

Drawing in a layer

To draw, paint, or otherwise modify a layer simple click on the the layer in the Timeline to make it active. A pencil icon next to it indicates that the layer is active.

Creating new layers

Either:

• Insert->Timeline->Layer
• Click on layer icon (left most item in the Edit bar just below the timeline)

When you create a Flash document, it only contains a single layer.