Flash Paint Bucket Help.

I downloaded an image from the web and brought it into Flash. I then created a new layer and began tracing over the image with the pen tool. When all was said and done, I went to use the paint bucket tool to fill in the sections of the paths I created. My only problem is I can't fill the image. I click and click and no color is being filled. I tried converting the selection to both movie clip and graphic symbols and I still can't fill it in. Anyone have any suggestions? All answers are greatly appreciated! Thanks.
I'm working with Adobe Flash CS3.

First, don't convert to movie clips or graphics. The paint bucket only works on raw shapes for what you're trying to do.
Most likely there are tiny gaps in the outlines you're drawing. The paint bucket will only fill a completely closed area...or...
It will compensate for tiny gaps if you set it to do so. On the main toolbar (usually on the left of your workspace), after you've selected the paint bucket tool, look for the icon under "Options", which looks like a circle with a tiny gap at the top. Click this and try different settings to get Flash to fill any gaps in your outlines.

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