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Modifying the appearance of existing states

After you create a state, you can use Flex Builder to modify its appearance at any time.

To modify the appearance of an existing state:

1. With the MXML file open in Flex Builder, select the view state that you want to modify from the States view (Window > States).

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   You can also select the view state from the State pop-up menu in the toolbar of the MXML editor in Design mode.

   Flex Builder displays the state's layout in the MXML editor's Design mode.

2. Use the layout tools in Flex Builder to make changes to the appearance of the state.

   You can change properties, move components, add components, or delete components. As you work, the changes are recorded as part of the current state. The changes don't affect the states that the current state is based on, but they may affect states derived from the current state.

Related topics

• About view states and transitions
• Using View States in Flex 2 Developer's Guide.

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