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Creating A Simple Motion Guide

 

How to create a simple motion guide:

1. Create the motion guide:

  • In the timeline click on the "Add Motion Guide" icon.
  • Then in the toolbar click on the "Line Tool" icon.
  • On the stage:
    • Left click and drag the cursor to draw the line.
    • Release to end the line.
    • Repeat this process to create multiple line segments.

2. Create a motion tween:

  • In the toolbar click on the "Selection Tool" icon.
  • Then timeline select frame "1" of "layer 1".
  • In the toolbar click on the "Oval Tool" icon.
  • On the stage Hold down the "Shift" key, left click and drag the mouse then release to create a circle.
  • Click on the "Selection Tool" icon.
  • Select the circle stroke.
  • Then in the properties panel:
    • Click on the color box and select "#666666" from the color palette.
  • In the main menu go to Modify > Convert to Symbol.
  • Then in the "Convert to Symbol" window:
    • Enter the name of the symbol e.g. "ball".
    • Set the "Type" of symbol to "Graphic".
    • Press the "OK" button.
  • In the timeline:
    • Right click on each layer in frame "30" and select "Insert Keyframe".
    • In "Layer 1":
      • Select frame "1" and position the graphic instance at the start of the line.
      • Select frame "30" and reposition the graphic instance at the end of the line.
      • Right click anywhere between frames "1" and "30" and select "Create Motion Tween".

3. Preview the animation:

  • In the main menu go to Control > Play.
 

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