alpha tween

[angy]

Hi,

Whenever I want to make something semi transparant, I adjust the alpha.

In order for the alpha option to be available, I have to attach a motion tween onto the object.

Is this the correct way to adjust the transparency? if so...why do i have to attach a motion tween every time.

 

[coldfused]

you don't..just convert any object to a symbol and you can then create effects..

carlsatterwhite@orlandomediasolutions.com

 

[TulsaJeff]

you can also set the alpha of a solid fill and/or stroke by going into the mixer panel and setting the alpha to a percentage of 0 to 100.

You must do this at the non-symbol level... once it is a symbol you either use the tweening or convert you symbol to a mc if it isn't already and set it dynamically by using a setProperty action. Ya' Gotta Love It!

 

[TulsaJeff]

here is an example of the action script on frame 1 setting my Circle movie clip to 50% alpha. I named the circle "circle_in" in the instance panel:

setProperty ("_root.circle_in", _alpha, "50"
Ya' Gotta Love It!

 

[oldnewbie]

_root.circle_in._alpha = 50;

Would work fine also.

Regards,