Adding Layers in Flash

Adding Layers in Flash

Adding New Layers

Create a new layer for the sky.

Choose Insert > Layer from the menu to create a new layer above the active layer.
Double-click in the layer name area of the Timeline.
Type Sky to name the layer.

Create the Sky

Make sure Sky is the active layer. When a layer is active, it is highlighted. You click on the layer name to make a layer active.
Move to the Library panel. If the Library panel is not open, choose Window > Library from the menu to open the Library.
Click on the icon next to Sky and drag a copy of Sky onto the Stage.

Rotate and Scale

You use the Arrow tool to resize (scale) and rotate an object. You need to resize and rotate the Sky symbol to create the sky.

Grab a corner handle and drag to rotate the symbol so that the gradient is horizontal.
Select the Scale modifier.

Set the size of the symbol so it covers the buildings. To set the size, grab the handles of the symbol and drag.
Drag the moon from the library to the sky layer on the stage.

Changing the Order of Layers

You want to place the sky behind the buildings.