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MACROMEDIA FLASH

Open the starting file

1	In Flash, Choose File > Open, and then open the Tutorial Start.fla file.
2	Choose File > Save As and save the movie with a new file name so that you do not alter the Tutorial Start.fla file.
	If you, or another user, want to use the tutorial again, it's important to keep the original Tutorial Start.fla file.
3	Tutorial Start should open with the Library window displayed. If the Library window isn't open, choose Window > Library to open it.
	Tutorial Start has no content in the main Timeline, but the Library window contains basic artwork you could have created with the skills you acquired doing the Flash lessons.

 
Define the movie properties

It's a good idea to start building a movie from the bottom up, so begin with its size and background.

1	Choose Modify > Movie.
2	In the Movie Properties dialog box, set the movie's dimensions to 550 pixels by 400 pixels.
3	For Background, select an orange color.
4	Click OK to apply the properties.
	The Stage is now orange.