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orienting objects to the path
Sometimes the orientation of the object traveling along the path is important. In
the motion picture splash page project, the orientation of the car is constant as
it rumbles forward. However, in the rocket ship example, the rocket ship should
follow the path with its nose pointed in the direction in which it is heading. The
Orient to path option in the Properties inspector gives you this option.
1 Select the motion tween on the Timeline.
2 In the Properties inspector, under Rotation, select the Orient to path option.
Flash inserts keyframes for rotation along the motion tween so that the nose of
the rocket ship is oriented to the path of the motion.
P Note: To direct the
nose of the rocket ship,
or any other object,
along the path of its
motion, you must
orient its position so
that it is facing in the
direction that you want
it to travel. Use the
Free Transform tool to
rotate its initial position
so that it is oriented
correctly.
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