Preset effects in Flash CS4

Hello
A while ago I made a created a basic effect in Flash CS4 whereby a selection of logos on my web-page gradually disappeared (in the same spot, not shrinking in size first or any other of the effects displayed in the motion presets).
I think this was done by some kind of preset but it doesn't seem to be in the motion presets panel. I can not seem to remember how it was done and I can't find the relevant settings. I don't know ActionScript so it was definitely a preset.
Enclosed are some screen shots of the effect that I mean (stages every few seconds until they completely disappear).
If somebody could remind me how this effect is applied again that would be great! Thanks.
John

Could this be a tween on the alpha value of the image from 1 to 0 (by any chance )?
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save
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> What are my publish settings?
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