I can't find the "cityscape" icon

Question

Where is Animate CC's "cityscape" icon that Adobe's instructions will allow me to change the transparency (alpha setting) of a symbol that will allow me to use a motion tween to make it face in or out?

_keyframer · Accepted Answer

They already do hire me

So I think in this example, the term "cityscape" refers to what they named their symbol. I can see how that can be misleading.

General rule of thumb with Animate is, select any object, graphic symbol, movie clip, bitmap, button, sound etc, and the properties panel will update to reflect setting for what you selected. Alpha, tint and other settings that you want to animate through the use of tweens are applied to what's called the 'instance' of a symbol, that being the symbol on the stage. It doesn't effect the artwork inside the symbol, it just effects the symbol that houses the artwork. In other words, it's non-destructive to the contents inside the symbol yet allows you to change and animate the appearance of the symbol over time through the use of tweens.

_keyframer · Answer

"cityscape" icon I have never heard of before.

Select the instance of your symbol and in Properties Panel look in the "Color Effect" section. Use the Style drop-down to select alpha. Adjust to suit your needs.

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