MACROMEDIA FLASH 8-FLASH Tutorials Manual page 188

188 Creating Graphics: Applying Gradients
12. Set the Alpha value for the black color swatch to 100%.
Your gradient settings should match those in the following illustration:
The Color Mixer with the correct settings for the gradient on the
white circle
13.
Select the Gradient Transform tool from the Tools panel.
14.
Drag the Gradient Rotate handle approximately 120º clockwise.
The gradient rotated 120º
15. Select the Selection tool in the Tools panel.
16. Double-click the Stage twice to exit the white circle group and the eight-
ball group.
17.
Select File > Save to save your FLA file.
Apply a linear gradient to the highlight
In this section you will apply a linear gradient.
1.
Click the red X icon in the layer named Highlight to reveal the shape in
that layer. The shape appears at the top of the eight ball.
2. With the Selection tool, double-click the highlight shape to edit
its group.