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StuMcQ
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January 31, 2022
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Problem using layers in Animate

  • January 31, 2022
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I have created multiple layers in animate each with a different body part. My idea was to move a part on a layer and keframe my way through moving the body. Unfortunately trying to grab a layer results in the wrong layer moving. IS this the wrong program for ewhat I need (I guess it's like using paper cut outs and animating them.) As you can no doubt tell I am brand new to animate but this consistently highlighting the wrong layer is very frustration.

 

Kind Regards

 

Stuart

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    Nick GioiaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 31, 2022

    Can you send us a video of your issue or screen shots. 

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    StuMcQAuthor
    Participant
    January 31, 2022

    Thank you Nicktendo for replying .I've erased everything and am starting again.

    I'll try to post a video of the problem if it does it again.

    I've also changed the canvas size in photoshop of the wordt offending png.I've now learned to try parenting the parts which has helped although  I also messed up there which is why I have gone bacck to the drawing board.

     

    Kind Regards

     

    Stuart

     

      n. tilcheff
      n. tilcheff
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      January 31, 2022

      Hi Stuart,

      That is how it is done.

       

      The problem with the selection might be caused by your artwork. If you have imported PNGs with large bounding boxes that overlap, you may need to convert each body part to a Graphic Symbol and then mask the bitmap, so that only the part that is revealed by the mask is clickable.

       

      From your description it is quite difficult to know what exactly the problem is, but if you like, have a look at this detailed step-by-step guide how this kind of setup should be done. You can also download the rabbit to study it.

      https://flash-powertools.com/character-rigging-for-flash-animation/

       

      Good luck!

       

      Nick - Character Designer and Animator, Flash user since 1998 | Member of the Flanimate Power Tools team - extensions for character animation
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      StuMcQAuthor
      Participant
      January 31, 2022

      Thank you for your superfast and very helpful reply!

      It has helped a lot!

      I did indeed use png files. Is their a better format to import images to animate?

       

      Kind Regards

       

      Stuart

       

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