Changing an instance's type

You can change an instance's type to redefine its behavior in a Flash application. For example, if a graphic instance contains animation that you want to play independently of the main Timeline, you could redefine the graphic instance as a movie clip instance.

To change an instance's type:

Select the instance on the Stage and select Window > Properties.
Select Graphic, Button, or Movie Clip from the pop-up menu in the upper left corner of the Property inspector.