Resolve Library Conflict

[BCinTX]

I'm new to Flash, am working on my first Flash Project, so am hoping this question has an easy answer. I've been trying to move a particular symbol from my library onto the stage, and when I do, I'm getting a "Resolve Library Conflict" error that says "One or more library items already exist in the document." and it gives me the choice to replace the existing items or not. It only appears to be happening with 1 or 2 particular symbols, not all of them. I did use this same symbol (as a graphic bullet) earlier in the project with no problem, but now it won't let me use it again. However, I have other symbols in the library that I have used multiple times throughout the project and I don't get this error pop-up when moving them into new frames. I don't see any mention of this in my Flash book, so if someone could let me know why I'm getting this and how to resolve it, I sure will appreciate it. Thanks.

[Colin Holgate]

What you're describing would happen if you are dragging from the library of one Flash document to the stage of another Flash document. The library can only have one copy of a symbol with a given name. Make sure that you've clicked on the stage of the one you want to drag to, in order to see its library.

It's a good idea to always name symbols you make, rather than leaving it at the default "Symbol 1", etc. If you don't change the name you would be more likely to run into this problem.

[BCinTX]

Hi - sorry for the delay in response, I ended up being out of the office the last 2 days. Thank you for the info below - it helps to know why I got that msg. Since this is my first Flash project, I only have the one Flash document, but I will check re the naming of the symbols. I have been giving them names (not using the default "Symbol" name), but perhaps I inadvertently names 2 symbols the same thing? I will check.

Thanks again!