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Flash - Creating a Magnifying Glass

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Step Two: Setting up the Flash File

1. Open a new Flash file.
   
2. Go to: Modify > Document
   Set the document size to: 480 x 400 pixels
   
3. Go to: File > Import
   Browse to the Jpeg/Gif file that you wish to use.
   Your Jpeg should now be on stage. If it is not on Stage it will be in your Library - Drag it onto stage.
   
   Note: If you are using an image from a graphics program you can copy and paste it into Flash.
   
   
4. The magnification on my example above is 2 1/2 times or 250%. So the picture that I need on stage needs to be 250% smaller.
   
   1200 / 2.5 = 480 pixels - new width
   1000 / 2.5 = 400 pixels - new height
   
   In the Property inspector resize the image to: 480 x 400 pixels.
   
   Important Note: This is the same as the document size (see point 2 above).
   
   
5. In the Property inspector place the image at: X = 0, Y = 0
   
   
   Your Property inspector should have these details.
   
   
6. Rename the layer: Small Map
   
   The map is now ready to be magnified.

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