Online Flash Reference Guide - Creating Symbol Instances

In the previous session, we had made a graphic symbol out of a circle drawing and named it circle. To create an instance of circle symbol, open the Symbols library (Window - Library).
Drag the symbol from the library (you can click on the thumbnail or the symbol name in the list) and place it on the stage.

It's as simple as that!

The Symbol Library

The library lists all the symbols that have been associated with the movie. Note: The three kinds of symbols are represented with different icons.


Here is an example of a library containing three symbols, a graphic symbol called circle, a button named circle button and a movie clip circle motion.