Importing Fireworks files into Director

In Director, you can import flattened images that you have exported from Fireworks, such as JPEG, GIF, and 32-bit PNG images. Or you can import Fireworks layers, slices, and interactive elements by inserting Fireworks HTML.

To import a flattened Fireworks image:

1. In Director, choose File > Import.
2. Navigate to the desired file and click Import.
3. Change options if desired in the Image Options dialog box. For information about each option, see Using Director.
4. Click OK.

   The imported graphic appears in the cast as a bitmap.

To import layered, sliced, or interactive Fireworks content:

1. In Director, choose Insert > Fireworks > Images from Fireworks HTML.

   NOTE

   The location and name of this menu command may be different depending on your version of Director.

2. Locate the Fireworks HTML file you exported for use in Director.

   The Open Fireworks HTML dialog box appears

3. Change options if desired:

   Color allows you to specify a color depth for the imported graphics. If they contain transparency, choose 32-bit color.

   Registration allows you to set the registration point for the imported graphics.

   Import Rollover Behaviors as Lingo converts Fireworks behaviors to Lingo code.

   Import to Score places cast members into the Score upon import.

4. Click Open.

   The graphics and code from the Fireworks HTML file are imported.

   NOTE

   If you are importing a Fireworks animation, drag keyframes in Director to offset the timing of each imported layer as necessary.

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