Flash CS5: The Missing Manual

Window

This menu is Command Central for opening and closing the many windows you use when working in Flash. Checkmarks appear next to the names of currently open windows. Clicking next to the name opens or closes the window.

Duplicate Window

Windows: Ctrl+Alt+K

Mac: Option-⌘-K

Creates a second program window. Use this command when you want more than one view of your animation or timeline. It's useful for side-by-side comparisons of two separate frames or other aspects of your Flash animation.

Toolbars

Leads to a submenu with the following commands:

Main

Opens the Main toolbar, which includes buttons for frequently used commands including New, Open, Go to Bridge, Save, Print, Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo, Redo, Snap to Object, Smooth, Straighten, Rotate and Skew, Scale and Align. Like many toolbars, the Main toolbar can float or dock to the edge of the workspace.

Controller

Opens the Controller toolbar, which you use to play, pause, and navigate through the frames of your animation.

Edit Bar

Opens the Edit bar, which appears between the timeline and the stage in your program window.

Timeline

Windows: Ctrl+Alt+T

Mac: Option-⌘-T

Displays the timeline in your program window, which you use to work with frames and layers in your animation.

Motion Editor

Opens the Motion Editor panel, which you use to fine-tune motion tweens. The Motion Editor uses graphs to show how properties change over time. In particular, the Motion Editor gives you greater control over the easing applied to property changes.

Tools

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