Opening the authoring document

It's helpful to analyze the completed authoring document, which is a FLA file, to see how the author designed the application.

1. In Flash, select File > Open.
2. Browse to the authoring document using one of the following paths:
   • If you're using Windows 2000 or XP, browse to <boot drive>\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash MX 2004\<language>\Configuration\HelpPanel\Help\GettingStarted\finished_files and double-click myad_finished.fla.

     Note: If the Application Data folder is hidden, you'll need to change your Windows Explorer settings to see the folder.

   • If you're using a Windows 98 operating system, browse to <boot drive>\Windows\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash MX 2004\<language>\Configuration\HelpPanel\Help\GettingStarted\finished_files and double-click myad_finished.fla.
   • If you're using a Macintosh operating system, browse to <Macintosh HD>/Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/Macromedia/Flash MX 2004/<language>/Configuration/HelpPanel/Help/GettingStarted/finished_files and double-click myad_finished.fla

   You now see the completed tutorial application in the authoring environment.