Create a shape tween of two graphics

Hello,

I am thoroughly stumped on this one…

I am trying to create a shape tween through code in AS3.

Without code, I have done this:

  • add a letter (text) to frame 1 of tween
  • add a different letter (text) to ending frame of tween
  • break apart both of the letters so they become bitmaps/shapes
  • create a shape tween between the first and last frame
  • add a slider control that lets me manually move the shape tween back and forth

I have done all of that without code.
I am now trying to make the same thing happen… through code.
The idea is that I would be able to take the two letters inputted into two different text fields, break them apart (create a bitmap out of them), and then use them in a shape tween.

The problem seems to be that you can’t create a shape tween through AS3.

Any ideas?