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project: Editing Instances 02
 
   
 

description: In this tutorial you will learn how to edit Instances to modify an existing animation so that it looks like the one at right

Files: The m_t_edit_01b.fla file is in the fla_files folder.
   
 
   
  step 1: Open the m_t_edit_01b.fla file (Figure A)
   
  A
   
  step 2: Command-Return to Test Movie. (Figure B)
   
  B
   
  •Note: Boring! How 'bout we add some color to jazz up the animation?
   
  step 3: Click on the second keyframe in Layer 3 and look at the Properties Panel. Note that the panel is set to Frame. (Figure C)
   
  C
   
  step 4: Click on the already selected instance on the stage and note how the panel changes to indicate that the instance is now active. (Figure D)
   
  D
   
  step 5: Note the color option. (Figure E)
   
  E
   
  step 6: Change the setting from None to Tint. (Figure F)
   
  F
   
  step 7: Change the color and the percentage of Tint (100% is a solid color). (Figure G)
   
  G
   
  step 8: Command-Return to Test Movie. (Figure H)
   
  H
   
  step 9: Repeat for each keyframe in Layers 1 and 2. (Figure I)
   
  I
   
  step 10: Be sure to select the same color for the first and last keyframe in each layer or you'll have a sudden color change when the animation loops. (i.e. The color of both the first and last keyframe in Layer 2 is orange.) (Figures I, J)
   
  J
   
  step 11: Open the Library (Command-L) and note the there is but one symbol for the three instances on the stage. Editing an instance does not change the symbol. (Figure K)
   
  K
   
  step 12: Command-Return to Test Movie. (Figure L)
   
  L
   
  step 13: You can also edit the size, shape, or even add detail to an instance if you want. Experiment and have fun. Next up: Editing Symbols.
   
   
   
   
 
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