# Create a shape tween of two graphics

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**Created:** [December 15, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-a-shape-tween-of-two-graphics/317277 "2010-12-15T15:41:06Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 15, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/create-a-shape-tween-of-two-graphics/317277/1 "2010-12-15T15:41:06Z")

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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?