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Link to External File
creates a link to the selected files and imports the data each time the movie
runs. If you choose to import from a URL via the Internet, the media is dynamically updated.
For more information, see “About linking to files” on page 149.
Note: Text and RTF files are always imported and stored inside the movie file (see the previous option, Standard
Import), even if you select Link to External File.
Include Original Data for Editing
preserves the original data in the movie file for use with an
external editor.
When this option is selected, Director keeps a copy of the original cast member data and sends
the original to the external editor when you edit the cast member. This option preserves all the
editor’s capabilities. For example, if you specify Photoshop to edit PICT images, Director
maintains all the Photoshop object data. See “Launching external editors” on page 151.
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Import PICT File as PICT prevents PICT files from being converted to bitmaps.
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If you selected a PICS or Scrapbook file to import, click Options to specify options for these
files. See “Setting import options for PICS and Scrapbook files” on page 150.
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When you finish selecting the files, click Import.
If you’ve imported a bitmap with a color depth or color palette that differs from the current
movie, the Image Options dialog box appears, so you can enter additional information. See
“Choosing import image options” on page 150.
For information on importing specific media, see the following sections:
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“About importing bitmaps” on page 204
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“Importing internal and linked sounds” on page 320
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“Using Director movies within Director movies” on page 313
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“Importing internal and linked sounds” on page 320
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“Importing text” on page 276
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“Using animated GIFs” on page 205
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“Using Flash Movies” on page 293
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“Using linked scripts” on page 416
To import files by dragging:
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In the Explorer (Windows) or on the system desktop (Macintosh), select a file or files
to import.
2
Drag the files from the desktop to the desired position in the Cast window Thumbnail view or
to the Cast window List view.
If you drag the files to List view, the imported files are added at the bottom of the list.
To import files with Lingo:
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Use the
importFileInto
command to import a file. Set the
fileName
cast member property
to assign a new file to a linked cast member. See
importFileInto
and
fileName (cast
member property)
in the Lingo Dictionary.