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Deleting a Layer
Perform the following steps to delete a layer:
Step 1: Select the layer in Timeline panel.
Step 2: Click on the Delete layer button at the bottom. The selected layer will be deleted.
Using Masking BUILDING ON ANIMATE CC
Masking in Animate is used to hide a selected part and display selected content on a layer.
Masking enables us to control the content that is visible to the audience. In order to create
a Spotlight effect, we can create a circular mask and have the audience only view the
content within the circular area. This enables the audience to focus on
the important content in the project/graphics. Perform the following
steps to create a masking effect: 37
Step 1: Create a new document in Animate CC.
Step 2: Select the Selection Tool from the Tools panel.
Step 3: In the Timeline panel, click on the Frame 100 and then right-
click and select the Insert Frame option.
Step 4: Click on Frame 1 from the Timeline panel.
Step 5: Select the File Import Import to Stage option from
Inserting frame
the Menu bar to import pictures to the background.
Importing an image to stage Imported image
Step 6: Imported image appears on the stage. Add a new layer.
Step 7: Select Layer 2 from the left pane of the Timeline panel.

