# Instances and Clones

A clone is a copy of an item that you can put on another frame. To make a clone choose "Edit" > "Clone" > "Clone Item".

## Item Name

You have to define item name (for example Rectangle1, Text2) so other items like clones can refer to the item. To rename the item name choose "Item" > "Placement Properties" or press F2.

You can optimize existing document by converting items to clones. To convert an item to a clone choose "Edit" > "Clone" > "Convert to Clone". You will have to select the original item for the clone. The new clone will replace the existing item.

To change the original item for a selected clone choose "Edit" > "Clone" > "Change Original".

## Placement Properties

Placement properties define how the item appear in Flash Player. Choose "Item" > "Placement Properties" to change rotation or opacity of the item. These changes are not visible in the design view.

## Color balance

Choose "Item" > "Color Balance" to apply RGB channel changes to an item, visible in Flash player only.