Flash MX:
Basic

Topic-Level Outline

Days: 1

Prerequisites: None

Unit 1 : Getting started with Flash MX

Topic A: 0 Introducing Flash

A-1: Starting Flash and examining the Flash interface

A-2: Opening a file

A-3: Discussing tools and panels

Topic B: 0 Getting Help

B-1: Opening the Help page

B-2: Using the Contents tab

B-3: Using the Index tab

B-4: Using the Search tab

Topic C: 0 Closing files and exiting Flash

C-1: Closing a file and exiting Flash

Unit 2 : Creating shapes

Topic A: 0 Creating basic shapes

A-1: Drawing lines

A-2: Saving a file

A-3: Creating rectangles

A-4: Creating ovals and circles

A-5: Using the Pen Tool

A-6: Creating freeform shapes

Topic B: 0 Selecting shapes

B-1: Using the Arrow Tool

B-2: Using the Lasso Tool

Topic C: 0 Viewing and editing shapes

C-1: Viewing shapes

C-2: Changing the shape structure

C-3: Using the Eraser Tool

Topic D: 0 Handling shapes

D-1: Copying and moving a shape

D-2: Deleting a shape

Unit 3 : Working with colors

Topic A: 0 Applying colors

A-1: Using the Paint Bucket Tool

A-2: Using the Ink Bottle Tool

A-3: Using the Eyedropper Tool

A-4: Using the Brush Tool

Topic B: 0 Creating custom colors, gradients, and line styles

B-1: Creating a custom fill color

B-2: Creating a custom gradient

B-3: Creating a custom stroke style

Unit 4 : Manipulating shapes and images

Topic A: 0 Combining and grouping shapes

A-1: Combining shapes

A-2: Creating a group

Topic B: 0 Using external images

B-1: Importing graphics

B-2: Converting raster images to vector images

Unit 5 : Inserting text

Topic A: 0 Using the Text Tool

A-1: Creating an extending text block

A-2: Creating a fixed text block

A-3: Creating a scrollable text block

Topic B: 0 Formatting text

B-1: Changing font and font size

B-2: Changing font style and color

B-3: Aligning text

B-4: Skewing and scaling text

B-5: Converting text to shapes

Unit 6 : Using layers

Topic A: 0 Introducing layers

A-1: Creating a layer

A-2: Merging and rearranging layers

A-3: Deleting a layer

Topic B: 0 Modifying layers

B-1: Renaming a layer

B-2: Locking and hiding a layer

Unit 7 : Introducing animation and templates

Topic A: 0 Animation basics

A-1: Understanding animations

Topic B: 0 Creating animations

B-1: Creating a frame-by-frame animation

B-2: Using onion skin

Topic C: 0 Working with Templates

C-1: Saving a document as a template

C-2: Creating a new document using a template