| With the introduction of the CS4 Professional, Flash | | | | using this tool. All you need to do is insert a layer and |
| has transitioned itself from a mere 2D animation tool | | | | type the desired text on the stage using the text |
| to a program that can animate and position objects | | | | tool. Once the text is created, you have to convert |
| in three dimensional space. Developers can add | | | | it into movie clip symbol to rotate and position in 3D. |
| perspective to objects in 3D space throughout the | | | | You can convert it by selecting the text and |
| development of flash animation. | | | | choosing modify> convert to symbol. |
| Flash CS4 has introduced special tools for precise 3D | | | | After converting the text into a movie clip symbol, |
| positioning. These tools include the Transform Panel, | | | | choose the 3D rotation tool from the tools' menu. |
| the 3D rotation tool and the 3D translation tool. The | | | | You will see a circular multicolored globe with lines |
| special tools are used for positioning objects in 3D | | | | appearing on the instance. This serves as a guide for |
| space use three dimensional coordinates. These | | | | three dimensional rotation. With the help of these |
| coordinates include x, y and z axis. Using them will | | | | guides, you can easily rotate the object in 3D space. |
| enable you to rotate or add perspective to objects | | | | You just have to click on the guides and easily drag |
| as well as text. A 3D text makes web design flash | | | | to rotate the object. |
| animation more eye-catchy and attractive. But, to | | | | In today’s flash web design India scenario, Flash |
| move objects in real three dimensional space, | | | | CS4 is regarded as a very versatile tool for designing |
| developers need to convert objects as movie clip | | | | attractive web pages. With the introduction of special |
| symbols. | | | | 3D tools, flash has opened a new chapter in 3D web |
| The 3D rotation tool can help you to rotate objects | | | | designing and animation. |
| in 3D space. You can also create your own 3D text | | | | |