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How to Duplicate Frames in Adobe Animate?

Published in Frame Duplication 3 mins read

To duplicate frames in Adobe Animate, follow these straightforward steps. This process allows you to easily replicate animation sequences or extend the duration of a particular frame:

Duplicating Frames: A Step-by-Step Guide

The core method for duplicating frames involves copying and pasting them. Here's a breakdown:

  1. Select the frame(s):

    • Begin by clicking on the frame or the sequence of frames that you intend to duplicate within the timeline.

  2. Copy the frames:

    • Navigate to the Edit menu, then select Timeline, and finally choose Copy Frames. This action saves your selected frames to the clipboard.

  3. Select the destination:

    • Click on the frame where you want to paste the copied frames. This will be the starting point where the duplicated frames will appear. If you select a frame or frame sequence, you are indicating the frame or sequence you want to replace with the duplicated frames.

  4. Paste the frames:

    • Go back to the Edit menu, choose Timeline, and then select Paste Frames. This will paste the copied frames to the location you specified. The pasted frames will effectively duplicate the original frames.

Practical Example

Let's say you have a short animation of a ball bouncing across 5 frames and you need to repeat this bouncing motion.

  1. You would select the 5 frames containing the bouncing animation.
  2. You then use Edit > Timeline > Copy Frames.
  3. Next, select the frame where you want the second bounce to begin.
  4. Finally, choose Edit > Timeline > Paste Frames. This will duplicate the initial bouncing animation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Copy Frames and Paste Frames options in the Edit > Timeline menu are the main methods for duplication.
  • You can duplicate single frames or a sequence of frames.
  • Pasting will overwrite any existing content if you select an existing frame sequence rather than an empty frame.
Step Action
1 Select frames to copy.
2 Copy frames using Edit > Timeline > Copy Frames.
3 Select the target frame or sequence to be replaced.
4 Paste frames using Edit > Timeline > Paste Frames.

By using these steps, you can efficiently duplicate frames to extend and enhance your animations in Adobe Animate.

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