FLASH MX (text)symbol fade with alpha transp

[ramsonne]

Let me preface by saying I have JUST started teaching myself flash with a book tutorial.

I have created graphics in FLASH MX, each on their own layer. Ive then converted each graphic to a graphic symbol. I then have each symbol fading in or out over time using Tweening from 0% to 100% alpha transparency. Everything works great in the FLASH preview. However in my browser(s), text that i have converted to symbols will not fade at all. Any ideas on why and how to achieve this fade out effect with text?

I also have this same text symbol following a Guide Path in a circular motion, Oriented to its Path. Again, it works great in the FLASH preview but in my browser the text symbol simply dissapears when it begins following the motion path. Any fixes would be much appreciated.

 

[oldnewbie]

When manipulated (faded, rotated, tweened, etc...) the textfield should be a static textfield where the font is automatically embedded...

If you happen to be using a dynamic textfield, then the default on those is that the font is not automatically embedded and you need to manually embed it to work...
Select the textfield, and hit the Embed tab in the textfield's properties, select Basic Latin and click OK...

It should then normally work...

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[ramsonne]

Thanks for that tip. That did it!

 

[oldnewbie]

Grrrrreat!

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