Animated Buttons..need Quick Answer
ok.
so how do i make an animated button?
do i make a movie clip that has mouse click properties?
i've had some trouble with this so far.
any info/tutorials would be great!!
thanx
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Posted on: 09-01-2004, 12:32 PM
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