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Chapter 7 Working with Layers

Brain Developers
A. Fill in the blanks:
1. Layers are like transparent sheets that can hold objects and are stacked on top
of each layer.
2. The active layer in the Timeline is indicated with a pencil icon
3. When you take an object out of the library, the object is referred as an instance
of a symbol.
4. To display the grids on the stage, select view > grid > show grid.
5. Mask is an instance that acts as a hole through which we can see the contents
of a layer or layers beneath it.

B. State True or False:


1. In Flash only one layer can be activated. (True)
2. You can convert an object to symbol by using the F8 key. (True)
3. The speed of animation can be adjusted in Work Area. (False)
Correct Answer: The speed of animation can be adjusted in Work Area.
4. Masking hides the other parts and shows only those parts of an image which
are exactly the same shape of the object. (True)
5. An animation cannot be repeated more than once. ( False)
Correct Answer: An animation can be repeated more than once.

C. Application Based Question:


1. Himani has imported an image of jungle scene to a layer. She has drawn a
polygon shape in another layer. She wants to create spotlight effect that would
display the animals and the jungle scene through the polygon object. Suggest her
the erect which can meet this requirement.
Answer: She can use Mask option.

2. Isha is a fine arts student. In Flash she has drawn various sketches in different
layers. Now she does not want to make any further changes to her sketches.
Which option should she use to lock all layers and how it is indicated with?
Answer: She can use Timeline layer option.

D. Multiple Choice Questions:


1. Which tool allows you to see a faint ghost image of the previous frame?
a) Onion Skin
b) Timeline
c) Layer
Answer: a) Onion Skin

2. Which option is repeat the animation?


a) Ctrl + F6
b) Ctrl + Play
c) Ctrl + Loop Playback
Answer: c) Ctrl + Loop Playback

3. Which key combination can group the objects in Flash?


a) Ctrl + O
b) Shift + G
c) Ctrl + G
Answer: c) Ctrl + G

E. Answer the following:


1. What do you understand by the term layer?
Answer: Layer is like transparent sheets that can hold objects and are stocked on top of each other.

2. How will add a new layer?


Answer: Click on the insert Layer button at the bottom of the time line and select insert > timeline >
Layer. A new layer appears above the selected layer.

3. How can we rename a Layer?


Answer: Click the layer which you want to rename. Double click on the name and enter the desired
name.

4. What do you know about masking in Flash?


Answer: Mask in Flash in an instance (or any image object) that acts as a hole through which we
see the contents of a layer or layers beneath it. Masking is often used in Flash or creates spotlight
effect that would display the text through a hole.

5. What is the use of Onion Skin Tool?


Answer: Onion Skin Tool allows you to see a faint ghost image of the previous frame

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