Replacing An Object In Flash

I purchased some Flash game templates from a company. I am
not experienced in Flash and need to replace an object that came
with the template with my own. The object is a space ship that
shoots missles. Is there a way to paste in the new graphic into the
existing graphic and have it function like the original graphic?
Any help would be greately appreciated

NEWSALERT wrote:
> I purchased some Flash game templates from a company. I
am not experienced in
> Flash and need to replace an object that came with the
template with my own.
> The object is a space ship that shoots missles. Is there
a way to paste in the
> new graphic into the existing graphic and have it
function like the original
> graphic? Any help would be greately appreciated
I would suggest with the help files and reading on the
fundamentals of flash
like movie clip, instances, buttons, timeline etc...
Flash isn't simple to run application and even tho you get
ready made template
you still need some beginner skills to be able to navigate
around and adjust
the content.
Look for the instance in library, it could be movie clip or
button or a graphics.
If you find it, get into edit mode and there you will be able
to replace it.
Best Regards
Urami
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