Copying a symbol

[pr0fess0r]

Hi, this is a newbie question, but how do I copy and paste a symbol in such a way that it is no longer linked to the original, ie so the copy does not become an instance? I have a symbol I want to use innumerous places but with different text and despite using the techniques in the help, I cant make the copy indepenedent of the original

many thanks in advance

 

[PaulFynch]

you could create a new instance of the symbol, but in order to change the text etc, you would have to 'break apart' or ctrl-B, change your text, then create a new symbol.
otherwise, changing the text,color, ect will change in all the instances...
hope that helps!
cheers
paul

 

[oldnewbie]

You don't copy it, you duplicate it in the Library. Renamed, you can edit any number of duplicates but of course you'll have to drag new instances of these modified duplicates on stage.

Regards,

 

[pr0fess0r]

Thanks guys

 

[pr0fess0r]

Hmm, that doesnt seem to work.
1. I opened the Library and duplicated the symbol by right-clicking and choosing Duplicate
2. Renamed it when prompted
3. Left dragged it onto the Stage
4. If I edit the text in this new instance of the duplicate symbol, the text also changes in the instance of the original symbol...

 

[oldnewbie]

You sure you dragged an instance of the duplicate?

Regards,