How to Change the Color of an Object (Like a Wheel) in Adobe Animate
To change the color of a graphical object, such as a shape or drawing that looks like a wheel, in Adobe Animate, you must first select the object and then use the Color Picker tool available in various panels to modify its fill or stroke color.
Changing the color of an object in Adobe Animate involves selecting the specific part you want to color and then using the appropriate color controls. This applies whether your "wheel" is a simple circle shape, a more complex drawing, or an element within a symbol.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
1. Select the Object or Shape
- Use the Selection Tool (V) or Subselection Tool (A) from the Tools panel.
- Click directly on the shape or object (your "wheel") on the Stage to select it.
- If the object is part of a Symbol or a Group, you may need to double-click it to enter isolation mode and select the individual shapes within.
2. Locate Color Controls
Once your object is selected, look for the Fill Color and Stroke Color controls. These are available in multiple locations within Adobe Animate, providing flexibility depending on your workflow:
- Tools Panel: At the bottom of the panel, you'll find swatches for the current Fill Color and Stroke Color.
- Color Panel (Window > Color): This dedicated panel provides detailed controls for defining and applying colors.
- Properties Inspector (Window > Properties): When a shape or drawing object is selected, the Properties inspector displays its specific fill and stroke attributes.
3. Access the Color Picker
Next to the Fill Color and Stroke Color controls in the panels mentioned above, you will find a Color Picker icon. This icon allows you to choose a color using your system's color picker.
As per Adobe's documentation: "To access the system color picker, select the Color Picker icon from the Stroke Color or Fill Color control in the Color panel, the Tools panel or Shape Property inspector."
4. Choose Your New Color
- Clicking the Color Picker icon will open a standard color selection window provided by your operating system (Windows or macOS).
- Use the tools within this window to select the desired new color. You can typically choose colors using:
- A color wheel or spectrum.
- RGB, HSL, or CMYK sliders.
- Entering hexadecimal (#hex) color codes.
- Using an eyedropper to pick a color from anywhere on your screen.
- Once you have chosen the color, click the "OK" or "Select" button in the color picker window.
5. Apply the Color
The new color you selected will be applied immediately to the selected fill or stroke of your object (the "wheel") on the Stage.
Remember to select whether you are changing the Fill Color (the inside area) or the Stroke Color (the outline) before using the Color Picker.
Summary of Color Control Locations:
| Location | What it Controls | How to Access |
|---|---|---|
| Tools Panel | Fill Color, Stroke Color | Default panel |
| Color Panel | Fill Color, Stroke Color | Window > Color |
| Properties Inspector | Fill Color, Stroke Color | Window > Properties |
By following these steps, you can effectively change the color of any shape or drawn object within Adobe Animate.
