problem: can someone help me?

[matin]

problem: flash 5 does not allow me to drag symbols from the library to the stage or somewhere else. they hop back. this problem occured two weeks ago after I had worked with the programm for more than a year. I have no idea how to stop this behaviour.

Can someone help me, please?

[SJT]

Try trashing Flash's preferences.
Also, have you updated to Flash 5.0a?
You can get the update free from macromedia.
One other thing; keep the sound panel closed unless you need to use it, and then only opne it when you need.

[matin]

thank you for the upgrade-tip.

I trashed everything connected with flash incl. the preferences and reinstalled flash. did not help.

problem also occures sometimes not. in these cases the applications runs normal for a few minutes but then returnes suddenly back to "problem-modus"

I suspect that some software conflicts or the system-configuration causes it but cant remember major changes nor installed new software recently.

[SJT]

Have you installed any new fonts recently?
Also f you have ATM upgrade it to the latest version.

Fonts use up a lot of RAM and corrupt easily, and when they do they mess everything up. Try stripping your fonts folder down to the minimum you need.

[me2222]

read:
http://www.macromedia.com/support/fl...s/cantdrag.htm

[matin]

halleluja

many thanks and unlimited respect to You, me2222. this might be exactly what I looked for! As soon as I finished my ongoing job I'll try the proposed solutions.

I'll tell You next week if it worked.

Thank again, man.

[krupky]

another good idea would be to rebuild your desktop - most people forget to do that and it can greatly improve your computer's performance.

just hold down option+command before the last extension loads on startup.

if you still have bad luck, try doing complete reinstall - it's a bit drastic, but i do it every 6 months or so and it keeps everything purring like a kitten!