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...the terms and conditions herein. Adobe Systems Incorporated assumes no part of Apple Inc. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Adobe AIR, Adobe Premiere, ActionScript, After Effects, Authorware, ColdFusion, Creative Suite, Director, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Flash Lite, Flex, Flex Builder, FrameMaker, FreeHand, Illustrator, InCopy, InDesign, Kuler, ...in the informational content contained in this guide may be a violation of the rights of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Using Adobe® Flash® CS4 Professional for Windows® and Mac OS If this guide is distributed with software that you...
...the terms and conditions herein. Adobe Systems Incorporated assumes no part of Apple Inc. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Adobe AIR, Adobe Premiere, ActionScript, After Effects, Authorware, ColdFusion, Creative Suite, Director, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Flash Lite, Flex, Flex Builder, FrameMaker, FreeHand, Illustrator, InCopy, InDesign, Kuler, ...in the informational content contained in this guide may be a violation of the rights of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Using Adobe® Flash® CS4 Professional for Windows® and Mac OS If this guide is distributed with software that you...
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...and support ...2 Services, downloads, and extras 3 Getting started in Flash 4 What's new ...6 Chapter 2: Workspace Flash workflow and workspace 9 Working with ConnectNow 16 Using the Stage and Tools panel 17 The Timeline ...22 Using Flash authoring panels 25 Undo, redo, and history 29 Automating tasks ...with projects 52 Find and Replace ...58 Templates ...62 Chapter 4: Using imported artwork Placing artwork into Flash 63 Working with Fireworks files 67 Working with Illustrator AI files 69 Working with Photoshop PSD files 78 Imported bitmaps ...86 Chapter 5: Creating and Editing ...
...and support ...2 Services, downloads, and extras 3 Getting started in Flash 4 What's new ...6 Chapter 2: Workspace Flash workflow and workspace 9 Working with ConnectNow 16 Using the Stage and Tools panel 17 The Timeline ...22 Using Flash authoring panels 25 Undo, redo, and history 29 Automating tasks ...with projects 52 Find and Replace ...58 Templates ...62 Chapter 4: Using imported artwork Placing artwork into Flash 63 Working with Fireworks files 67 Working with Illustrator AI files 69 Working with Photoshop PSD files 78 Imported bitmaps ...86 Chapter 5: Creating and Editing ...
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... support options. Resource Central Instantly access tutorials, sample files, and extensions for the cost of shipping and handling at www.adobe.com/go /store. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 3 Resources If you're not connected to the Internet, the Help menu within the product opens local Help, a subset... Help so that bring the power of the content available in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Fireworks, or Dreamweaver, and you can also download samples and other web services (such as online product Help, Adobe recommends that you use the PDF version of product Help if ...
... support options. Resource Central Instantly access tutorials, sample files, and extensions for the cost of shipping and handling at www.adobe.com/go /store. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 3 Resources If you're not connected to the Internet, the Help menu within the product opens local Help, a subset... Help so that bring the power of the content available in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Fireworks, or Dreamweaver, and you can also download samples and other web services (such as online product Help, Adobe recommends that you use the PDF version of product Help if ...
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... the decorative drawing tools Understanding Flash Integration (InDesign import) Using InDesign Export to Flash (XFL) Exporting artboards to Flash (Illustrator import) Working with Soundbooth and Flash Exporting from After Effects to Flash via XFL Using Kuler color themes Using ConnectNow to share your screen (Demo is in Dreamweaver) Introducing Adobe Device Central CS4 Updated 5 March 2009 USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 5 Resources
... the decorative drawing tools Understanding Flash Integration (InDesign import) Using InDesign Export to Flash (XFL) Exporting artboards to Flash (Illustrator import) Working with Soundbooth and Flash Exporting from After Effects to Flash via XFL Using Kuler color themes Using ConnectNow to share your screen (Demo is in Dreamweaver) Introducing Adobe Device Central CS4 Updated 5 March 2009 USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 5 Resources
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... H Default Illustrator workspace A. Application bar C. The Control panel is also known as panels, bars, and windows. Tabbed Document windows B. Four panel groups in certain cases, grouped and docked. Collapse To Icons button H. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 10 Workspace ...Workspace overview You create and manipulate your own. Workspace switcher D. Although the default workspace layout varies in different products, you manipulate the elements much the same way in Photoshop. (Adobe Flash®, Adobe Dreamweaver®, and Adobe...
... H Default Illustrator workspace A. Application bar C. The Control panel is also known as panels, bars, and windows. Tabbed Document windows B. Four panel groups in certain cases, grouped and docked. Collapse To Icons button H. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 10 Workspace ...Workspace overview You create and manipulate your own. Workspace switcher D. Although the default workspace layout varies in different products, you manipulate the elements much the same way in Photoshop. (Adobe Flash®, Adobe Dreamweaver®, and Adobe...
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... workspace behaves the same in all panels, including the Control panel. In Adobe Illustrator®, for demonstration purposes. You can display the tools in the Tools panel in a single column, or side by moving and manipulating Document windows and panels. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 11 Workspace • Panels help you move the Brightness slider. If...
... workspace behaves the same in all panels, including the Control panel. In Adobe Illustrator®, for demonstration purposes. You can display the tools in the Tools panel in a single column, or side by moving and manipulating Document windows and panels. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 11 Workspace • Panels help you move the Brightness slider. If...
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... bar. In Interface preferences: • To display panels in their last locations on startup, deselect Remember Panel Locations. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 16 Workspace Save a custom workspace 1 With the workspace in the configuration you want to navigate among them . Keyboard shortcuts ...panel locations When you share your screen and meet with ConnectNow Adobe® ConnectNow™ lets you start Photoshop, panels can assign keyboard shortcuts to each workspace to save, do one of the following: • (Photoshop, Illustrator) Choose Window > Workspace > Save Workspace. • (...
... bar. In Interface preferences: • To display panels in their last locations on startup, deselect Remember Panel Locations. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 16 Workspace Save a custom workspace 1 With the workspace in the configuration you want to navigate among them . Keyboard shortcuts ...panel locations When you share your screen and meet with ConnectNow Adobe® ConnectNow™ lets you start Photoshop, panels can assign keyboard shortcuts to each workspace to save, do one of the following: • (Photoshop, Illustrator) Choose Window > Workspace > Save Workspace. • (...
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... missing fonts" on page 253 "Pen tool preferences" on page 107 "Illustrator object import options" on page 76 "Photoshop file importer preferences" on page 160 USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 37 Workspace Set preferences in the Preferences dialog box. The General category in Flash You can set preferences for general application operations, editing operations, and clipboard...
... missing fonts" on page 253 "Pen tool preferences" on page 107 "Illustrator object import options" on page 76 "Photoshop file importer preferences" on page 160 USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 37 Workspace Set preferences in the Preferences dialog box. The General category in Flash You can set preferences for general application operations, editing operations, and clipboard...
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... with other Adobe applications Flash is designed to work with the file normally. 3 To save XFL files from within Flash. Updated 5 March 2009 You can also create video from Flash and edit it in Flash. All of the layers of Flash file that are available only in Flash CS3 format. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 47 Managing documents 3 Select Flash CS3 Document...
... with other Adobe applications Flash is designed to work with the file normally. 3 To save XFL files from within Flash. Updated 5 March 2009 You can also create video from Flash and edit it in Flash. All of the layers of Flash file that are available only in Flash CS3 format. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 47 Managing documents 3 Select Flash CS3 Document...
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... import Adobe® Illustrator® and Adobe® Photoshop® files into Flash Adobe® Flash® CS4 Professional can specify import options that you import directly into a Flash document (instead of imported bitmaps. Flash imports vector graphics, bitmaps, and sequences of your Flash documents. You can apply compression and anti-aliasing, place the bitmap directly in an Adobe® Flash® CS4 Professional document...
... import Adobe® Illustrator® and Adobe® Photoshop® files into Flash Adobe® Flash® CS4 Professional can specify import options that you import directly into a Flash document (instead of imported bitmaps. Flash imports vector graphics, bitmaps, and sequences of your Flash documents. You can apply compression and anti-aliasing, place the bitmap directly in an Adobe® Flash® CS4 Professional document...
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...creating vector graphics for import into Flash, because you can import FreeHand files in CMYK color mode, Flash converts the file to import. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 65 Using imported artwork Supported file formats for vector or bitmap files Flash can import different vector or bitmap ...both platforms. You can import the following vector or bitmap file formats into Flash 8 or later, regardless of whether QuickTime 4 is installed: File type Adobe Illustrator (version 10 or earlier) Adobe Photoshop AutoCAD® DXF Bitmap Enhanced Windows Metafile FreeHand FutureSplash Player GIF and ...
...creating vector graphics for import into Flash, because you can import FreeHand files in CMYK color mode, Flash converts the file to import. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 65 Using imported artwork Supported file formats for vector or bitmap files Flash can import different vector or bitmap ...both platforms. You can import the following vector or bitmap file formats into Flash 8 or later, regardless of whether QuickTime 4 is installed: File type Adobe Illustrator (version 10 or earlier) Adobe Photoshop AutoCAD® DXF Bitmap Enhanced Windows Metafile FreeHand FutureSplash Player GIF and ...
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...fill" on page 89 Working with Illustrator AI files About Adobe Illustrator AI files Flash lets you with all text editable. Updated 5 March 2009 Some Fireworks fills, strokes, and effects are flattened into the single layer. The Flash AI Importer provides the following key ...features: • Preserves editability of the most commonly used Illustrator effects as Flash filters. • Preserves editability of blend modes that Flash and Illustrator have in text imported into Flash. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 69 Using imported artwork 6 Select one of the following for...
...fill" on page 89 Working with Illustrator AI files About Adobe Illustrator AI files Flash lets you with all text editable. Updated 5 March 2009 Some Fireworks fills, strokes, and effects are flattened into the single layer. The Flash AI Importer provides the following key ...features: • Preserves editability of the most commonly used Illustrator effects as Flash filters. • Preserves editability of blend modes that Flash and Illustrator have in text imported into Flash. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 69 Using imported artwork 6 Select one of the following for...
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... its visual appearance and editability. In addition, Illustrator provides support for Flash dynamic text and movie clip symbols. Pasting Illustrator artwork You can move Illustrator artwork into the Flash editing environment or directly into Flash simply, quickly, and seamlessly. If you convert the colors to RGB in printing. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 70 Using imported artwork • Preserves object...
... its visual appearance and editability. In addition, Illustrator provides support for Flash dynamic text and movie clip symbols. Pasting Illustrator artwork You can move Illustrator artwork into the Flash editing environment or directly into Flash simply, quickly, and seamlessly. If you convert the colors to RGB in printing. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 70 Using imported artwork • Preserves object...
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... in Flash, and specify settings for pasted Illustrator artwork. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 71 Using imported artwork In addition, Illustrator and Flash support pasted artwork in the following ways: • Convert Illustrator layers to Flash layers • Convert Illustrator layers to Flash frames • Convert all Illustrator layers to a single Flash layer Symbol workflow Symbol workflow in Illustrator is the default for Flash symbols), Flash registration...
... in Flash, and specify settings for pasted Illustrator artwork. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 71 Using imported artwork In addition, Illustrator and Flash support pasted artwork in the following ways: • Convert Illustrator layers to Flash layers • Convert Illustrator layers to Flash frames • Convert all Illustrator layers to a single Flash layer Symbol workflow Symbol workflow in Illustrator is the default for Flash symbols), Flash registration...
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... were imported to outlines. The Library panel after importing an AI file AI File Importer preferences The Flash Preferences dialog box lets you set up your text in Illustrator and Flash have a bitmap or other asset associated with for AI files and the AI File Import dialog box... alphabetically. Note: The Library panel orders the contents of the AI file. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 72 Using imported artwork Static, dynamic, and input text objects When you bring static text from Illustrator into Flash, Flash converts the text to the Stage. Dynamic text enables you import an AI file ...
... were imported to outlines. The Library panel after importing an AI file AI File Importer preferences The Flash Preferences dialog box lets you set up your text in Illustrator and Flash have a bitmap or other asset associated with for AI files and the AI File Import dialog box... alphabetically. Note: The Library panel orders the contents of the AI file. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 72 Using imported artwork Static, dynamic, and input text objects When you bring static text from Illustrator into Flash, Flash converts the text to the Stage. Dynamic text enables you import an AI file ...
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... the objects as they appeared in Illustrator. Updated 5 March 2009 If filters or other effects are applied that are not compatible with Flash, importing the text as a movie clip. Groups Lets you specify the import preference for different layer types on an object by default. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 73 Using imported artwork Note: To...
... the objects as they appeared in Illustrator. Updated 5 March 2009 If filters or other effects are applied that are not compatible with Flash, importing the text as a movie clip. Groups Lets you specify the import preference for different layer types on an object by default. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 73 Using imported artwork Note: To...
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... applies to import AI files created with Illustrator and Flash, see "Edit symbols" on page 37 Import Adobe Illustrator files Flash can be changed on the version of Illustrator, open the file in an earlier version of QuickTime installed. For video tutorials about working with Illustrator CS3 and later. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 74 Using imported artwork Movie Clip Registration...
... applies to import AI files created with Illustrator and Flash, see "Edit symbols" on page 37 Import Adobe Illustrator files Flash can be changed on the version of Illustrator, open the file in an earlier version of QuickTime installed. For video tutorials about working with Illustrator CS3 and later. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 74 Using imported artwork Movie Clip Registration...
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...select from the following options when importing Adobe Illustrator files: • Convert layers to each other when imported; however, all layers in the imported document to a keyframe in the Flash document. Note: When importing the AI file into the Flash library, this option is larger in ... import options within the current view. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 75 Using imported artwork Choose from the following: Place Objects At Original Position The contents of the AI file retain the exact position that they had in Illustrator. This dialog box provides options to any incompatible...
...select from the following options when importing Adobe Illustrator files: • Convert layers to each other when imported; however, all layers in the imported document to a keyframe in the Flash document. Note: When importing the AI file into the Flash library, this option is larger in ... import options within the current view. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 75 Using imported artwork Choose from the following: Place Objects At Original Position The contents of the AI file retain the exact position that they had in Illustrator. This dialog box provides options to any incompatible...
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... recommendations suggested in the Import options area of an object, or its editability in Flash. Many incompatibilities between Illustrator and Flash can import all the items that make up Illustrator artwork. Illustrator objects that layer. Selecting layers The Layers panel lists the objects in a given .... 2 Review the import options available for the item in that you 've selected in the AI file that layer. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 76 Using imported artwork Import Unused Symbols Any symbols in the AI file's library that layer and specify import options; Select individual...
... recommendations suggested in the Import options area of an object, or its editability in Flash. Many incompatibilities between Illustrator and Flash can import all the items that make up Illustrator artwork. Illustrator objects that layer. Selecting layers The Layers panel lists the objects in a given .... 2 Review the import options available for the item in that you 've selected in the AI file that layer. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 76 Using imported artwork Import Unused Symbols Any symbols in the AI file's library that layer and specify import options; Select individual...
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...movie clip. Bitmap Rasterizes the text into a bitmap to preserve the visual appearance of the path in Illustrator. Editable Path Creates an editable vector path. Illustrator creates bitmap effects by using filters, effects, and graphic styles. The text itself is selected. While many...clip preserves the editability of these effects are compatible with Flash, some might not be compatible with Flash, importing the text as a movie clip. Editable paths can be compromised to vector paths. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 77 Using imported artwork Object Type column An icon ...
...movie clip. Bitmap Rasterizes the text into a bitmap to preserve the visual appearance of the path in Illustrator. Editable Path Creates an editable vector path. Illustrator creates bitmap effects by using filters, effects, and graphic styles. The text itself is selected. While many...clip preserves the editability of these effects are compatible with Flash, some might not be compatible with Flash, importing the text as a movie clip. Editable paths can be compromised to vector paths. USING FLASH CS4 PROFESSIONAL 77 Using imported artwork Object Type column An icon ...