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Can't drag image onto stage in new layer, from the library?

New Here ,
Nov 17, 2013 Nov 17, 2013

For a text book assignment we have to make a new layer and then drag a image from the library panel onto the stage but it won't let me? The new layer doesn't look the same as the rest in the timeline panel too.

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LEGEND , Nov 17, 2013 Nov 17, 2013

You need to save it as an image (png, jpeg, gif).  Do you have an image software?  If you own a PC you should have the Paint program in your Accessories.  You can paste the screenshot into that and save it as a one of those types.

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LEGEND ,
Nov 17, 2013 Nov 17, 2013

You should show a screenshot of the timieline.  It might be that your layer is locked... check if the lock is enabled - a small black icon next to the layer name.

If your question does not invovle Actionscript 3 you should post in the Flash Pro General forum.

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New Here ,
Nov 17, 2013 Nov 17, 2013

Hi,

Thank you for your advice, but sadly it isn't locked. I can drag an image onto a layer already there just not a new layer for some reason. I'm behind in class because of this issue but I'm at a loss. I know how to take a screen shot but how do I add it to here, I pasted it in microsoft word but it wouldn't allow me to upload it as a image...

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LEGEND ,
Nov 17, 2013 Nov 17, 2013

In the posting editor there is a camera icon that you can use to add an image to your posting.

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New Here ,
Nov 17, 2013 Nov 17, 2013

Where do you paste the screen shot though to upload it in here? I only knew of microsoft word and that wouldn't work through the camera icon...

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LEGEND ,
Nov 17, 2013 Nov 17, 2013

You need to save it as an image (png, jpeg, gif).  Do you have an image software?  If you own a PC you should have the Paint program in your Accessories.  You can paste the screenshot into that and save it as a one of those types.

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New Here ,
Nov 17, 2013 Nov 17, 2013

Untitled.pngThank you so much! I didn't think to paste it in Paint!

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LEGEND ,
Nov 17, 2013 Nov 17, 2013

If you are talking about the layer named Turtle, that is not a layer as much as it is a folder - a way of grouping layers.  Insert another layer and use that (be sure not to select Insert Folder)

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New Here ,
Nov 17, 2013 Nov 17, 2013

Oh wow! You are RIGHT! I didn't realize there were folders in the timeline, I'm new to Adobe Flash obviously lol. Thank you so much, you saved me from having to call support Monday!

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LEGEND ,
Nov 17, 2013 Nov 17, 2013
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You're welcome

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