How to Create a Shape Tween in Adobe Flash CS4

Adobe Flash CS4 is a great product to create a wide array of multimedia projects. From animations, to website intros, Adobe Flash C4 can do it all. in this example, I want to show you how you can morph one shape into another and move it all at the same time. For this example I will use the shape tween. Here is how you perform a shape tween in Adobe Flash CS4.

  1. Open up Adobe Flash CS4 and select Flash File (ActionScript 3.0).
  2. Step 2

    Using the oval tool, draw a circle on your stage on the far left. It can be any size or color you want.

  3. Step 3

    In your timeline window, click the frame under frame 25 for layer 1. See the picture associated with this step.

  4. Step 4

    Click Insert->Timeline->Blank Keyframe
    This inserts a blank keyframe in your timeline for layer 1. Look at the picture and notice how it fills in your timeline. Also make note that your stage is now blank.

  5. Step 5

    On the right side of the your blank stage, draw a rectangle. Again it can be any size or color that you wish.

  6. Step 6

    Right click onwhere on the timeline between frames 1 and 25 to bring up the pop up menu. From the pop up menu select “Create Shape Tween”.

  7. Step 7

    Test your shape tween animation by clicking Control->Play or simply hitting the enter key on your keyboard.

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