Question

what are layers in flash? what are they used for

Answer 1

When you create an Animate CC (formerly Flash Professional CC) document, it contains only one layer. To organize the artwork, animation, and other elements in your document, add more layers. You can also hide,lock, or rearrange layers.

Answer 2

In Flash, working in layers is very important. They make animation easier, they allow you to keep the elements of your animation separate, and they allow you to create scenes with the appearance of depth. Think oflayers as sheets of transparent paper arranged in a stack