Problems with Library objects for a Flash document

Question

Hello,
I have a question about a library one would create inside a
Flash document. I have a bunch of pieces of graphics objects
inside a library for a FLA file.
I then drag these pieces onto stage to build a more complex
object. I then select all those pieces and group them and
convert this new object into a movie clip.
Frorm there I move it into the library for that FLA file.
I notice there is both a graphic for this object plus the
movie clip for that object. To me these are 2 separate
objects. So when I delete the graphic of the object,
it also deletes the movie clip I created of the object.
Does anyone know why this happens?
Thanks,
Jim

Answer 1

Kglad,
Let me show you exactly what I mean. See the screenshots below: And then the text that follows.
Symbol 9 is a MovieClip ( From A above). It is a complete 9 of diamonds. It is exactly
what I need for my FLA file. Now notice in B I have Symbol 8 highlighted. Symbol 8 is
a partial 9 of diamonds. I do not want Symbol 8 in my library. So I delete it. Once I delete the
graphic shown here as Symbol 8, what happens next is Symbol 9 stays in the library EXCEPT
now Symbol 9 which is a movie clip has all the graphics wiped out. Symbol 9 is still in library
but it becomes a blank movie clip.