Can't find Filters in Animate CC 2019

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December 18, 2018
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After loading the new animate CC 2019, I can no longer find Filters - to do things like blur an object. Any guidance on finding Filters is appreciated.

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Correct answer ClayUUID

That symbol is a Graphic. You've never been able to apply filters to Graphic symbols, ever. Make it a Movie Clip.

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evocrim

Known Participant

Me either... My only layer properties available are "Label" and "Sound."

n. tilcheff

Legend

Hi mate,

It may be that your file originates in an older version of Flash / Animate (or is not AS3)

If you want to use filters on layers or keys, you need to switch Advanced Layers on (An CC 2019+).

To do this open the Modify menu, choose Document... and in the dialog check Use Advanced Layers.

Then more options will be available in Properties when you select keys or even whole layers.

Hope this helps!

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

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Sitanshu5D22

Participant

I spoke too soon. I'm trying to create a shadow for my walk cycle using the instructional video provided here. However, when I go to the Frame properties, I only see options for Label and Sound. When I turn on Advanced Layers per your instructions above, I'm taken to the Object properties where I can add a Drop Shadow filter, but there is no way to check "Hide object". Here are the screenshots for the Frame properties as well as the Object properties. Would appreciate any thoughts you have.

Buddy, you need to first switch your layers to "Advanced Layers" settings which is right to the Camera and Parenting icons. Once you switch it on you can use Filter and Blend modes like described in the video.

Have fun, CHEERS!

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ClayUUID

Legend

They're right where they've always been, at the bottom of the the Properties pane for symbols.

If that's not the case for your install, post a screenshot.