Using the lasso tool
Use the lasso tool and its polygon lasso modifier to select
objects by drawing either a freehand or straight-edged selection
area. When using the lasso tool, you can switch between the
freeform and straight-edged selection modes.
To select objects by drawing a freehand selection area:
Select the lasso tool and drag around the area. End the loop
approximately where you started, or let Flash automatically close
the loop with a straight line.
To select objects by drawing a straight-edged selection
area:
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Select the lasso tool and select the Polygon Lasso
modifier. |
| 2 |
Click to set the starting point. |
| 3 |
Position the pointer where you want the first line to
end, and click. Continue setting endpoints for additional
line segments. |
| 4 |
To close the selection area, double-click. |
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To select objects by drawing both freehand and a
straight-edged selection area:
| 1 |
Select the lasso tool and deselect the Polygon Lasso
modifier. |
| 2 |
To draw a freehand segment, drag on the Stage. |
| 3 |
To draw a straight-edged segment, hold down Alt
(Windows) or Option (Macintosh) and click to set start and
end points. You can continue switching between drawing
freehand and straight-edged segments. |
| 4 |
To close the selection area, do one of the following: |
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If you are drawing a freehand segment, release the mouse
button. |
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If you are drawing a straight-edged segment,
double-click. |
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