MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS MX 2004-USING FIREWORKS Use Manual page 214

is the percent change in size from start to finish. Although the default is 100%, you can
Scaling
enter any number you wish in the Scaling text box. To scale an object from 0 to 100%, the
original object must be very small; vector objects are recommended.
is the degree of fading in or out from start to finish. Values range from 0 to 100, and the
Opacity
default is 100%. Creating a fade in/fade out requires two instances of the same symbol—one to
play the fade in, and the other to play the fade out.
is the amount, in degrees, that the symbol rotates from start to finish. Values range from
Rotation
0 to 360 º . You can enter higher values for more than one rotation. The default is 0 º .
indicate the direction in which the object rotates. CW indicates clockwise and
CW and CCW
CCW indicates counterclockwise rotation.
To change animation symbol properties:
Select an animation symbol.
1
Choose Modify > Animation > Settings to open the Animate dialog box or
2
Window > Properties to open the Property inspector if it is not already open.
Change the desired properties.
3
If you're using the Animate dialog box, click OK to accept the changed properties.
4
Removing animations
You can remove animations either by deleting the animation symbol from the library or by
removing the animation from the symbol.
To remove a symbol from the library:
In the Library panel, select the animation symbol you want to remove.
1
Drag the symbol to the trash can icon in the lower right corner.
2
To remove the animation from a selected animation symbol:
•
Choose Modify > Animation > Remove Animation.
The symbol becomes a graphic symbol and is no longer animated. If you later convert the
symbol back into an animation symbol, the previous animation settings return.
214 Chapter 11: Creating Animation