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1. Re: Symbol shows only outlines on one layer, but all on another!
Newsgroup_User Jun 19, 2007 10:10 AM (in response to BruceCSI2)sounds like you have the layer set to "Outlines".
Chris Georgenes / mudbubble.com / keyframer.com / Adobe Community Expert
BruceCSI2 wrote:
> Okay, I'm getting really confused. Here's what's happening and my steps:
> 1) Created a new Flash document, 230x100
> 2) Made a box with a gradient fill on the first layer and locked the layer
> 3) Created a new layer with a keyframe at frame 1
> 4) Created a new symbol named banner1
> 5) Made a simple light blue rectangle with a dark blue border (2px stroke)
> 6) Went back to the Scene
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> The problem is if I drag an instance of the Banner1 symbol onto the stage (in
> the keyframe on Layer 2) only the outline shows up. However, if I unlock Layer
> 1 and drag it there, the full banner shows up with no problem. I can't figure
> this out.
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2. Re: Symbol shows only outlines on one layer, but all on another!
BruceCSI2 Jun 19, 2007 10:13 AM (in response to BruceCSI2)Now it's getting weirder. I hit F12 to view it in my browser and the entire rectangle appears! I thought I was confused before, but now....
Oh, and I'm not a newbie to Flash, I just haven't used it in a long time. I'm on CS2. -
3. Re: Symbol shows only outlines on one layer, but all on another!
Nickels55 Jun 19, 2007 10:40 AM (in response to BruceCSI2)look at the layers on the top left of your flash window. Click on the Square next to the layer name (it goes name, then dot-dot-square). That converts the layer from outlines to full artwork. -
4. Re: Symbol shows only outlines on one layer, but all on another!
BruceCSI2 Jun 19, 2007 11:15 AM (in response to BruceCSI2)I never ran into that before. Is that something that's been introduced since MX2004? -
5. Re: Symbol shows only outlines on one layer, but all on another!
Newsgroup_User Jun 19, 2007 11:31 AM (in response to BruceCSI2)Converting layers to outlines has been around as long as I can remember - version 3? anyone?
Chris Georgenes / mudbubble.com / keyframer.com / Adobe Community Expert
BruceCSI2 wrote:
> I never ran into that before. Is that something that's been introduced since MX2004?


