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April 12, 2019
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How can I change the center point of an image in Animate CC?

  • April 12, 2019
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Hello, I was wondering if it is possible to change the center point of a image or symbol in Animate CC. Thanks!

    Correct answer n. tilcheff

    Hey mate,

    It just happens so that I recently published this article: Understanding symbol registration in Flash and Animate | electric dog :: flanimate power tools

    If I understand your question correctly, the text, examples and video will give you all the answers you need.

    Hope this helps

    NT

    5 replies

    Inspiring
    August 29, 2021

    The approved answer links to a 3,000 word article about the history and use of modifications and does not answer the question.

     

    I finally figured out the easiest way is to double click your clip and move the object behind the center point. This will allow you to change teh ceter point to anywehere.

    Legend
    April 15, 2019

    To actually answer this guy's question, just press Q to select the Free Transform tool (or click it on the toolbar). The transformation point will then appear on any selected stage instance as a small solid circle that you can drag around.

    To change a symbol's registration point (its "native" center), you have to physically move the content around in the library symbol. This will affect every instance of the symbol. This tends to not be very useful though, since no matter where a symbol's registration point is, when you drag it onto the stage its transformation point will always default to the physical center of the symbol.

    Inspiring
    August 29, 2021

    Thank you! This is actually the answer. The approved answer goes to a 3,000 word article that not once mentions the original question.

    Participant
    April 14, 2019

    Hi guys, II was wrong but you can adjust the stage anchor at least with this method. Other method is more correct. You set your anchor when converting to symbol, those little squares are clickable.

    n. tilcheff
    Legend
    April 15, 2019

    Hi eastpost,

    Just to clarify, mostly for others that might come across this topic some time in the future.

    Consistency of terminology is important, because it makes communication easier and understandable.

    In the context of Flash / Animate we should only use these two terms: Registration Point (1) and Transformation Point (2).

    The first (1) refers to the 0.0 point of the internal coordinate system of a Symbol.

    The second (2) is an attribute of the Symbol Instance and centre of all instance transformations.

    Words such as 'anchor', 'stage anchor', 'pivot' and 'center point' are not part of the Flash / Animate terminology and make communication ineffective.

    Best

    NT

    Nick - Character Designer and Animator, Flash user since 1998 | Member of the Flanimate Power Tools team - extensions for character animation
    Participant
    April 13, 2019

    Select the object or image on the stage, go into properties - advanced settings and you will see the anchor settings where you can select the center.

    n. tilcheff
    Legend
    April 14, 2019

    Would you, please, provide a screen shot of "properties - advanced settings and you will see the anchor settings where you can select the center"?

    Nick - Character Designer and Animator, Flash user since 1998 | Member of the Flanimate Power Tools team - extensions for character animation
    n. tilcheff
    n. tilcheffCorrect answer
    Legend
    April 13, 2019

    Hey mate,

    It just happens so that I recently published this article: Understanding symbol registration in Flash and Animate | electric dog :: flanimate power tools

    If I understand your question correctly, the text, examples and video will give you all the answers you need.

    Hope this helps

    NT

    Nick - Character Designer and Animator, Flash user since 1998 | Member of the Flanimate Power Tools team - extensions for character animation
    Known Participant
    July 14, 2019

    You, again, to save my bacon! The relationship between the Registration and Transformation points is SO confusing and not explained...until now! Cheers and have a "thanks mate" ale!

    n. tilcheff
    Legend
    July 14, 2019

    Yeah, mate, when things are clear, you are in control and can start actually having fun

    Cheers!

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