Follow these steps to create an alpha-transparent color and use it in a Flash 5 fill:
| 1 | Select Window>Panels>Mixer. Choose the fill color desired and adjust the Alpha transparency. |
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| 2 | Select Window>Panels>Fill. Choose the desired fill type from the popup menu. The transparency color selected in Step 1 will automatically be included in the fill type. For example, in a Radial Gradient the transparent color will be the final color in the gradient ramp. |
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| 3 | Adjust the color until the desired result is obtained. When finished, select the ‘save’ icon to include this new fill in the file’s Color Swatches. |
December 31, 2009
How To