One straightforward way to remove a segment of animation in Adobe Animate is by deleting the scene that contains it. Deleting a scene effectively removes all the content, including the animation timelines, layers, and assets within that specific scene.
Deleting Animation by Removing a Scene
In Adobe Animate, animations are often structured into scenes. If the animation you wish to delete is contained entirely within a single scene, deleting that scene is the quickest method to remove that portion of your project.
Steps to Delete a Scene
Follow these simple steps to remove a scene, and thus the animation contained within it, from your Adobe Animate project:
- Open the Scene Panel: Navigate to the Window menu and select Scene to open the Scene panel if it's not already visible.
- Select the Scene: In the Scene panel, click on the name of the scene you want to delete.
- Delete the Scene: With the desired scene selected, click the Delete Scene button in the Scene panel. This action, as referenced, will remove the selected scene and all its contents.
Here is a quick breakdown of the steps:
| Step | Action | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Open Panel | Select 'Scene' | Window Menu |
| 2. Select Scene | Click the name of the scene to delete | Scene Panel |
| 3. Click Delete | Click the button resembling a trash can or 'Delete Scene' icon | Scene Panel |
What Happens When You Delete a Scene?
When you delete a scene in Adobe Animate using this method, it's a permanent action. All layers, frames, symbols, keyframes, and any animation sequences created within that specific scene are removed from your project file. Ensure you have selected the correct scene before proceeding, as this cannot be easily undone once saved.
This method is particularly useful when restructuring your project or removing entire sections of animation that are isolated within their own scenes.
