Creating a jigsaw puzzle   (see sample here)  (a basic knowledge of
flash is assumed for this tutorial)

1.Open a new file.go to File-Import(Ctr+R) to import the image which you want to breakup to create the jigsaw.
2.Break the image by going to Modify-Break apart or Ctr+B.
3.Make a selection of a part of the broken image-any size & shape as desired,using the lasso tool.eg. the dome is selected in this picture.
For perfect selection use polygon lassotool. Convert this selection into a movieclip by going to Insert- convert to symbol(F8) & check movieclip radiobutton. Name the movieclip part1.
4.On the stage right-click on this movieclip and choose Edit in place.You now enter the movieclip editing mode.Now convert this movieclip into a button by going to Insert-convert to symbol & choose the button
radiobutton.Name it button1.
5.While you are still in the movieclip editing mode right-click on the movieclip & choose actions.Under the actions tab give the following actions:
on (press) {
     startDrag("");
}
on (release){
    stopDrag();
}

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