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Using imported artwork
Layer group import preferences
This option specifies how the options for layer groups will initially be set.
Create Movie Clips
Specifies that all groups be converted to a movie clip when imported into Flash. This can be
changed on an object by object basis if you do not want some layer groups to be movie clips.
Merged bitmap import preferences
This option specifies how the import options for merged bitmaps will initially be set.
Create Movie Clips
This option will set the merged bitmaps to be converted to a movie clip when imported into Flash.
This option can be changed on an object by object basis if you do not want some merged bitmaps to be converted to
movie clips. This option is disabled if the Maintain Editable Paths And Layers Styles checkbox is checked.
Movie clip registration import preferences
Specifies a global registration point for movies that are created. This setting applies to the registration point for all
object types. This option can be changed on an object by object basis in the PSD Import dialog box; this is the initial
setting for all object types. For more information on movie clip registration, see “
Edit symbols
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Publish settings for imported images
The publish settings preferences for a FLA file let you specify the degree of compression and document quality to apply
to images when publishing the Flash document as a SWF file. These settings take effect only when you publish the
document as a SWF file, and have no effect on the image when you import it to the Flash stage or library.
Compression
Lets you choose either lossy or lossless compression formats:
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Lossy
Lossy (JPEG) compresses the image in JPEG format. To use the default compression quality specified for the
imported image, select Use Publish Setting. To specify a new quality compression setting, select the Custom option
and enter a value between 1 and 100 in the Quality text field. (A higher setting preserves greater image integrity but
yields a larger file size.)
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Lossless
Lossless (PNG/GIF) compresses the image with lossless compression, in which no data is discarded from
the image.
Note:
Use lossy compression for images with complex color or tonal variations, such as photographs or images with
gradient fills. Use lossless compression for images with simple shapes and relatively few colors.
Quality
Lets you set a quality level for the comression.
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Use Publish Setting
Applies the current JPEG Quality setting from the Publish Settings.
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Custom
Lets you specify a separate specific quality setting.
Imported bitmaps
Work with imported bitmaps
When you import a bitmap into Flash, you can modify that bitmap and use it in your Flash document in a variety of ways.
If a Flash document displays an imported bitmap at a size larger than the original, the image may be distorted. To be
sure that images are displayed properly, preview imported bitmaps.
Updated 5 March 2009
