Duplicating Symbols and Childs Symbols

[StevenJMUK]

Putting symbols in symbols only makes things difficult.

I'm not sure that's really true. I've actually discovered that you can duplicate a symbol and all it's child symbols. All you have to do is create a folder in your library e.g. "Scene2", then copy the folder containing your character and paste it into your new folder. You get a completely new copy of your character. I've been using it for days now.

[russlaw]

Thanks Steven.. Ive been wondering about this facility.. flash should have the option added to the duplicate function maybe.. so you can choose - duplicate + all children ..

im off to try this !!!

thanks
Russ
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[russlaw]

I'm not sure that's really true. I've actually discovered that you can duplicate a symbol and all it's child symbols. All you have to do is create a folder in your library e.g. "Scene2", then copy the folder containing your character and paste it into your new folder. You get a completely new copy of your character. I've been using it for days now.

I tried it and it does work.. very VERY handy..
I now have 2 versions of several movie clips and buttons (in diff folders) .. but they have the SAME NAMES.. when I alter one , it doesnt change the other (and is unique)
great stuff... more people should know about this option..