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Creating a Blur Filter with ActionScript

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Step Two: The ActionScript

1. In the Timeline insert a new Layer:
2. Name the Layer: ActionScript
3. Select Frame 1 of the Actionscript Layer: Frame 1
4. Open the Actions Panel: Window > Actions (F9)
5. If Script Assist is on, Switch it off:

   Note: With Script Assist on you cannot type in the Actions Panel. If you want to learn more about Script Assist see the tutorial on the Actions Panel

6. Type (or paste) the following into the Actions Panel:

   // Makes the filter available to use in the Movie.
   import flash.filters.BlurFilter;

   // Creates a variable with info about the Filter settings
   var myBlurFilter = new BlurFilter (10,2,3);

   // Applies the filter to the object named myObject
   myObject.filters = [myBlurFilter];

7. Test your Movie: Control > Test Movie (Ctrl Enter)

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