Working with Objects > Selecting objects > Using the Lasso tool
Using 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:
1 | Select the Lasso tool and select the Polygon Mode modifier in the Options section of the toolbox. |
2 | Click to set the starting point. |
3 | Position the pointer where you want the first line to end, and click. Continue setting end points for additional line segments. |
4 | To close the selection area, double-click. |
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To select objects by drawing both freehand and straight-edged selection areas:
1 | Select the Lasso tool and deselect the Polygon Mode modifier. |
2 | To draw a freehand segment, drag on the Stage. |
3 | To draw a straight-edged segment, hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Macintosh) and click to set start and end points. You can continue switching between drawing freehand and straight-edged segments. |
4 | 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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