Numerous objects become one when overlapped

[domino1879]

i'm using flash mx and every time i overlap one object with another, it gets grouped together becoming one huge object. for example, if i had a horizontal rule crossing over a vertical rule, they join up together to become a cross and i want to keep them as individual objects.

all snaps are off. any help would be appreciated!

 

[pixl8r]

Layers. Drawing items on the same layer will combine if overlapping. If you don't want to use layers you can use an individual MC for each element. Flash 8 adds "object" drawing that allow you to draw without having the objects combine.

Hope it helps.

Wow JT that almost looked like you knew what you were doing!