How to Import Audio in Flash

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An audio gives additional effect to the flash file and often adds to the viewers interest. Audio files can also be used as event sounds, button sounds, etc.

Support for Adobe Flash ends in December 2020. After that time, it will no longer be possible to use Flash.


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    Then go to "file" menu on the top and select ->"import to library" from the drop down, browse to the location on to the hard disk and select the audio file.
    • Once selected flash imports the file to the library, open library panel and the audio file will be displayed as a waveform in the library window.
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    The audio can be clearly seen as a waveform.
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    The play head moves forward and the sound plays.
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    The option if set to stream plays the sound up to the number of frames in the layer whereas selecting event option plays the whole audio irrespective of number of frames.
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    You can use .asd, .wav, .aiff and .mp3. If you have QuickTime 4 installed, you should also be able to import .sd2, .mov, .qt, .snd and .au files as well.
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    You can just extend the one frame so that it lasts as long as the audio clip itself.
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    In both CS6 and Animate CC, you can find the Properties tab by clicking the Window tab and choosing Properties or hitting Ctrl + F3.
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