This is a newb question, about shape tween

[Guest_imported]

I just started doing flash, and i want to create a 3d box, and the lid will open. After much frustrartion i figured that i need a shape tween. So i put that in, but now when i run it, it starts off with the base box, and twists itself all around then comes out with the ending, the opened lid...what am i doing wrong? Thanks in advance.

 

[Guest_imported]

Someone please help me, i will be thankful

 

[goaganesha]

Hi,

You can control your shape tween by adding shape hints.
After you inserted the shape tween in the timeline,select the first keyframe in your tween and then go to modify > transform >add shape hints (ctrl+shift+h). A small red dot with the letter A will appear. Drag this dot to an important corner of your lid. Then go to the last keyframe of your tween and put the A on the same corner of the opened lid. Repeat these steps for as many corners as it is necessary.
When you watch the tween , you will see that point A actually goes to point A, B to B etc. It can also help if you put the lid in a different layer than the box.

Keep in mind, if it's a very complex tween you're making the result will never be the way you want it to be. The only solution I know in that case is very time consuming. You'll have to draw the changes to your lid in every single frame.

Hope this helps you!

regards, goaganesha