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juliam56342833
Inspiring
Jan 30, 2024 4:17 PM UTC
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Symbol missing when swapped

Hi,

 

I'm having an issue where when I swap a symbol, nothing shows up even though my frames show that there is something.  How can I fix this?

 

Thank you.

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    Vladin M. Mitov
    Vladin M. MitovCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Jan 30, 2024 5:21 PM UTC

    Let suppose you want to swap an instance of symbol A with symbol B.

    If the "first frame" of the instance on the stage (A) is set to a number that exceeds the number of frames in symbol B, you will end up with an "empty" instance on the stage.

     

     

    - Vlad: UX and graphic design, Flash user since 1998Member of Flanimate Power Tools team - extensions for character animation

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    Vladin M. Mitov
    Vladin M. MitovCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Jan 30, 2024 5:21 PM UTC

    Let suppose you want to swap an instance of symbol A with symbol B.

    If the "first frame" of the instance on the stage (A) is set to a number that exceeds the number of frames in symbol B, you will end up with an "empty" instance on the stage.

     

     

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    - Vlad: UX and graphic design, Flash user since 1998Member of Flanimate Power Tools team - extensions for character animation
    juliam56342833
    Inspiring
    Jan 31, 2024 3:28 PM UTC

    Thank you so much!  That helped!

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    kglad
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    Jan 30, 2024 4:23 PM UTC

    copy and paste to a new symbol's timeline.

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