Change the width and length of a rectangle symbol that is tilted

Question

I apologize if this is an obvious solution, I am very new at Animate and would appreciate help.

I have a symbol that is just a simple rectangle, however it is tilted, so the box around the rectangle symbol is not lined up with the actual rectangle.

I want to make the rectangle shorter and fatter so that it lines up with the one below it, but when I try to edit the size it skews it.

Is there a way to change the actual dimensions of a shape within a symbol? or do I have to just make sure the shape is parallel with the stage before I make it into a symbol? Thank you!

JoãoCésar17023019 · Answer

Hi.

You need to define an axis aligned bounding box before rotating the shape, bitmap, symbol or group. For example: draw a rectangle using the Rectangle Primitive Tool or turn a "raw" rectangle shape into a object drawing or symbol and then apply the rotation.

This article from EDAPT should give you more details:
https://flash-powertools.com/understanding-symbol-registration/

Regards,

JC

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