Thread: Creating Symbols- Create A Simple Graphic Symbol

Graphics symbols are mainly used for the purpose of creating animations and static images. To create a Graphic Symbol follow these steps:

1. Draw a shape on the stage using the drawing Tools or import bitmaps onto the stage by pressing [Ctrl] + [R].
2. Select the object and press [F8] or choose Modify > Convert to Symbol.
3. Now when the object is selected 'choose the Graphic Behavior and name the symbol as per your choice.
4. You can edit the symbol later on either by double-clicking on it in the library, or right-clicking and choosing Edit.
5. The name of the symbol will automatically appear beside the scene name.
6. Here you can edit the properties of a graphic.symbol.
7. If you want to exit from the symbol editing mode then click on 'Scene 1'
8. This helps you to go back to view the main movie's timeline.