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Open a new document
Now you're ready to create your own version of the FMA.
To create a new document:
1. Start Flash.
2. Select File > New.
3. In the New Document dialog box, select Flash Document and then
click OK.
4.
Select File > Save.
5.
Name the file video_pod.fla and save the file in the cafe_townsend
folder you copied to your hard disk.
As you complete the tutorial, remember to save your work frequently.
Define document properties
Configuring document properties is a common first step in authoring. You
can change the document properties at any time, but it is helpful to make
certain decisions, such as the Stage size and background color, at the
beginning of the process.
Document properties are properties that affect the entire Flash document.
You can use the Property inspector to specify these settings.
To define document properties:
1.
If the Property inspector isn't open, select Window > Properties >
Properties.
If the Property inspector is not fully expanded, click the white triangle in
the lower-right corner.
2.
In the Property inspector, click Size.
3.
In the Document Properties dialog box, enter the following values:
Width: 360
Height: 240
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