Using Symbols and Instances > Changing instance properties > Changing an instance's type

Changing an instance's type

You can change an instance's type to redefine its behavior in the movie. For example, if a graphic instance contains animation that you want to play independently of the main movie's Timeline, you could redefine the graphic instance as a movie clip instance.

To change an instance's type:

1 Select the instance on the Stage and choose Window > Panels > Instance; or Alt-double-click (Windows) or Option-double-click (Macintosh) the instance on the Stage to bring the Instance panel forward.
2 For Behavior, choose Graphic, Button, or Movie Clip.