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Selecting objects with the Lasso tool
To select objects by drawing either a freehand or a straight-edged selection area, you can use the Lasso tool and its Polygon Mode modifier. When using the Lasso tool, you can switch between the freeform and straight-edged selection modes.
To select objects by drawing a freehand selection area:
Select the Lasso tool and drag around the area. End the loop approximately where you started, or let Flash automatically close the loop with a straight line.
To select objects by drawing a straight-edged selection area:
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Select the Lasso tool and select the Polygon Mode modifier in the Options section of the toolbox. |
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Click to set the starting point. |
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Position the pointer where you want the first line to end, and click. Continue setting end points for additional line segments. |
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To close the selection area, double-click. |
To select objects by drawing both freehand and straight-edged selection areas:
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Select the Lasso tool and deselect the Polygon Mode modifier. |
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To draw a freehand segment, drag on the Stage. |
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To draw a straight-edged segment, hold down Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Macintosh) to set start and end points. You can continue switching between drawing freehand and straight-edged segments. |
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To close the selection area, do one of the following: |
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If you are drawing a freehand segment, release the mouse button. |
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If you are drawing a straight-edged segment, double-click. |
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