Datasheet

Book VII
Chapter 1
Getting Started
with Flash 9
Creating Your First Flash Document
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Table 1-1 The Tools Panel
Tool Description
Selection tool Selects and moves objects on the stage and work area
Subselection tool Selects and moves specific points on a path or shape
Free Transform tool Changes the dimensions, rotation, or proportions of an object
Gradient Transform tool Changes the size, intensity, and direction of a gradient fill
Lasso tool Creates freehand selections around one or more points
Pen tool Creates accurate , point-by-point straight and curved paths
Add Anchor Point Adds anchor points along an existing path
Delete Anchor Point Removes anchor points from an existing path
Convert Anchor Point Changes the curve orientation of an existing point
Text tool Creates text on the stage
Line tool Draws straight lines
Shape tools Creates rectangular, oval, or multisided shapes on the stage
Pencil tool Draws freehand paths
Brush tool Draws broad, freehand fill areas
Ink Bottle Applies or modifies the stroke color and style of a shape or path
Paint Bucket Applies or modifies the fill color of an area
Eyedropper Samples the color Property from an object
Eraser Erases parts of a fill or path
Hand Repositions the stage and work area within the workspace
Zoom Zooms in or out of a selected area of the stage
Figure 1-1:
Use the
double
arrows on
top of the
new Flash
CS3 Tools
panel to
switch
between
double and
single
column
views.
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