Lesson-7
Introduction to Flash
Answer the following:
1. What do you mean by Macromedia flash?
Answer: Macromedia Flash is a software that enables you to make interactive drawings.
2. Who developed flash software?
Answer: Jonathan Gay developed flash software.
3. Which company originally owned flash software?
Answer: Macromedia Company originally owned flash software.
4. Write the steps to start Flash program.
Answer: Steps to start Flash program are:
Step 1: Click on Start Button.
Step 2: Click on All Programs.
Step 3: Search for Flash program.
Step 4: Click on Flash icon.
5. What are the parts of Flash Window? Write their uses.
Answer: The parts of Flash Window are:
a.Title bar: It is used to display the name of currently opened document.
b. Menu bar: It is used access various commands of Flash.
c. Tool Palette: It is used to choose various tools.
d. Property inspector window: It is used to organize and modify various properties of the
selected window.
e. Timeline panel: It is used to organize and control layers and frames.
f. The stage: It is used to place different graphics, texts and video clips.
g. Work Area: It is used to place objects and use them whenever needed.
h. Layer’s Panel: It is used to manage the multiple layers.
6. What is the extension of flash document?
Answer: The extension of flash document is “.Fla”.
7. What are the common tools of Flash? Write along with their uses.
Answer: The common tools of Flash are:
a.
Line tool: This tool is used to draw straight lines.
b. Rectangle tool: This tool is used to draw rounded rectangle.
c.
Pencil tool: This tool is used to draw freehand drawing.
d. Pen tool: This tool is used to draw paths as straight lines or smooth flowing curves.
e.
Poly Star tool: This tool is used to draw polygon and star.