This chapter details the Flash workspace.  Tools, menus, the Stage, and Preferences are summarized.  Each aspect of the Flash interface is examined in depth in later chapters.  At this point, it’s essential that you familiarize yourself with the workspace so you can begin to learn Flash.
 

OBJECTIVES
Upon completing this section, you should be able to:

1. Understand the elements of the Stage
2. Understand the elements of the Timeline
3. Understand the Toolbar
4. Understand the Menu system
5. Understand Flash’s Preferences