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how do i merge layers in animate

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i have a bunch of layers for a character so i want to merge them together to clean it up, but i cant figure out how. ive been trying for hours please help

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n. tilcheffCorrect answer

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in other words, how can I nest my content inside a symbol? 🙂 Thanks

You can wrap the layers inside a container by selecting the desired range of layers (click the first, hold down Shift, click the last), then right-clicking to trigger the context menu and from there choosing "Convert Layers to Symbol"

Nick - Character Designer and Animator, Flash user since 1998 | Member of the Flanimate Power Tools team - extensions for character animation

_keyframer

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Make sure you SELECT all the layers you want to merge in the timeline panel - then right-click over the highlighted area (near layer names) and select Merge Layers.

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gokcenuri10265139

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is it possible to separate back the merged layers?

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n. tilcheff

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Merging is 'destructive'. Always keep a copy/version of the file in a state before the merging.

Much better, to preserve your layer structure and editability nest your content inside a symbol instead.

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Nick Gioia

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Unlock all the layers. Select all the layers. Then paste them back onto one layer.

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DeanUtian

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Are the various layers different graphics like PNGs or are they vector graphics? You tidy/merge layers as kglad has said. If there is something else you'd like to do with reducing the amount of assets, let us know the format and otehr options can be given

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kglad

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if you're just trying to tidy things up, you can create a folder and put those layers in that folder.

if you really want all the assets in the same layer select the layers you want to merge (using shift click and/or ctrl click)>right click>click merge layers

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jac0bb

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whenever i hit shift it doesnt work

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kglad

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you should: create a folder and put those layers in that folder.

if there's some reason that doesn't work for you, what problem is there?

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