Opening Macromedia Flash MX
• Start the Macromedia Flash MX program by clicking on the Flash MX icon.
• This icon may be found inside the Macromedia program folder or as a desktop shortcut.

The Flash MX window
• The following is the basic Flash MX program window. It can be changed/modified at any time.

Stage………………… Opens automatically when you open the Flash program. It is where you’ll place all content that appears in your movie. The default Stage color is white, but it may be changed by using the Properties panel or Modify, Document.
Work Area ………… It’s the grey area that surrounds that stage. Use this area to “store” your items until they are ready to cross the staging area (during a motion tween).
Timeline ……………. Made of rows (layers) and columns (rectangles called frames). Use Keyframes to show when and when an animation starts or stops.
Properties Panel…. A panel usually located at the bottom of the page that allows you to change the attributes of any object located on the stage, work area, or timeline.
Toolbox……………… Contains the selection, drawing, and shape tools.
Panels Area……….. Docking area for removable panels, such as Color Mixer, Color Swatches, Components, Answers, and so on.

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