Paste in Place in Flash CS3

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Use "Paste in Place" to make a copy exactly one over the other in Flash CS3.

By default, Flash pastes in the center of the stage. There are 3 paste options under the Edit menu:

• Paste in Center
• Paste in Place
• Paste Special

Paste in Place

Continuing with the tutorial let us make multiple copies of the smaller slanting line right across the railway tracks.

The easiest way to do this is to:

• Select the instance of the smaller slanting line on the stage
• Copy (Edit > Copy)
• Paste in Place (Edit > Paste in Place).
• Then, use the right arrow key to move it a little away.
• Repeat the process.
• Once you have done around 5, select all 5 (select multiple by pressing the shift key while selecting), paste in place and move.

Align Objects in Flash CS3

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There are various tools to help you align objects in Flash CS3. These can be accessed from the Modify menu > Align option.

The "Distribute Widths" Alignment Option

Continuing with the tutorial let us ensure that there is equal spacing between each of the smaller slanting lines between the railway tracks. We will do this by using the “Distribute Widths” option.

To do this:

• Select all the smaller slanting lines (pressing the Shift key)
  
  
• Align > Distribute Widths

• You will notice that the lines are all neatly aligned equi-distant from one another.

Railway Track Symbol

Now our railway track is almost ready.

• Select all the horizontal and slanting lines that form the railway track.
• Convert it to a Graphic symbol named “Railway Track”.

This is what we have now:





[Via vineyardesigns]