How do I add an action in Adobe Animate?

To add an action in Adobe Animate using the wizard method described, you typically work with action clips on the timeline.

This process allows you to apply predefined actions, such as playing or stopping timeline playback, to specific frames or objects within your animation project directly through a guided interface.

Steps to Add an Action Using the Wizard

Follow these steps within Adobe Animate to add an action to an existing action clip on your timeline using the dedicated wizard:

1. Select the Action Clip: Begin by selecting the specific action clip on the Timeline where you wish to add the action.
2. Open the Actions Panel: Access the Actions panel by clicking on Windows in the main menu, then selecting Actions. This panel is where you manage ActionScript 3.0 or HTML5 Canvas actions associated with frames or objects.
3. Initiate the Wizard: Within the Actions pane, look for and click the button or option labeled Add using wizard. This opens a guided dialog box to help you configure the action.
4. Configure Options in the Wizard: In the "Current Frame" section of the wizard, you will typically be presented with options to define the action. According to the reference, you would:
   • Under "Select an action:", choose Play.
   • Under "Object on which to apply the action:", select the specific object (like a movie clip instance name) that the "Play" action should target.
5. Proceed to Next: Once you have selected the desired action and target object, click the Next button to continue with the wizard's configuration process (the next steps of the wizard are not detailed in the provided reference).

By following these steps, you can add a basic timeline control action, such as playing another movie clip instance, directly through the Action wizard within Adobe Animate, linked to your selected action clip on the timeline.