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Create a Gradient Glow Filter with ActionScript

Free Flash Tutorial

Step One: Setting up the Document

1. Open a New Flash Document: File > New (Ctrl N)

Important Note: You will not see the Filters unless your Movie is set to be published in the Flash 8 Player. It also needs to be set to ActionScript 2 otherwise you will get error messages. It is best to set these options right from the start.

2. Go to: File > Publish Settings
3. If the Flash Tab is not selected, select it:

Note: This Tab will not be visible unless the Flash box (under the Formats Tab) is selected: .

4. For Version select: Flash Player 8
5. For ActionScript version select: ActionScript 2
6. Click: OK
   
   
7. Create a Movie Clip, Button or Text and place it on the Stage: Movie Clip, Button or Text

This is my Movie Clip:


My Movie Clip before the Gradient Glow has been applied.

8. If the Property Inspector is closed, open it: Window > Properties > Properties (Ctrl F3)
   
9. With the Movie Clip still selected type an Instance Name: myObject


My Movie Clip with an instance name: myObject