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Exporting Files from Flash
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Importing Files
There will be times when you need to bring resources — such as artwork or
photo files created in Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, .MP3 sound files, and
even video files — that were not created in Flash. You can import the follow-
ing file formats into Flash:
✦ JPEG, GIF and PNG, TIFF, EPS
✦ Flash SWF Files
✦ Adobe Illustrator (.ai) and Photoshop (.psd)
✦ AIFF, WAV, and MP3 audio files
✦ MPEG, MOV, QuickTime, and FLV video formats (Import Video only)
You can import these files directly to the stage for immediate use or to your
document’s Library (see Chapter 2 of this minibook) for storage until you’re
ready to place them on the stage.
To import files to the stage:
1. Choose File➪Import➪Import To Stage.
2. Select the file(s) from your hard drive that you want to import.
Imported items are placed on the stage on the currently selected layer
and frame.
To import files directly to the Library:
1. Choose File➪Import➪Import To Library.
2. Select the files from your hard drive that you want to import and click
the Open button.
Imported files don’t appear on the stage, but are available in the Library
panel for use later on.
To select multiple files for import, hold down the Shift key when prompted
to select files from your hard drive. You’ll be able to bring several files to the
Stage or Library in one step.
Exporting Files from Flash
In contrast to the Import menu, the Export menu is used to generate files
from your current document out of Flash, most often to create a compressed
SWF file for final publishing. Additionally, it can be used to generate static
images (such as a JPEGs or GIFs) from specific frames in your movie.
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