How to convert multiple objects into SEPARATE symbols?

[Rando33905969hbn3]

Hi!

I'm working on an animation (Adobe Animate 2024) with lots of objects in one layer and I need to convert them into separate symbols in order to create motion tweens etc. I can't figure out how to convert multiple objects into separate symbols as when I select them all and just hit "Conver to symbol" it creates a single symbol with all the objects grouped together, but I need them to remain separate.  Feeling pretty stupid by now.. Any ideas?

Best wishes

Rando

[kglad]

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[kglad]

try right-clicking the frame containing the objects > distribute to layers.

[Vladin M. Mitov · Accepted solution]

Yes, distribute them on separate layers as recommended by @kglad ,
then run this script to convert them all into individual symbols:

(function(){
	var doc = fl.getDocumentDOM(),
		tml = doc.getTimeline(),
		cf = tml.currentFrame, i, el;

	doc.selectNone();

	for( i = 0; i < tml.layers.length; i++ ){
		el = tml.layers[i].frames[ cf ].elements[0];
		el.selected = true;
		
		// Here you can change the symbol type or the registration
		doc.convertToSymbol( "graphic", el.guid, "center" );
		doc.selectNone();	
	}
})();

[sergiopop75]

Great command!!!

[Rando33905969hbn3]

Hey, thanks a lot for the help! 🙂