PDF (adobe.com)

Place Fireworks files in Director



Director can import flattened images from Fireworks, such as JPEG and GIF images. It can also import 32-bit PNG images with transparency. For sliced, interactive, and animated content, Director can import Fireworks HTML.

For information on exporting flattened Fireworks images such as JPEG and GIF images, see Fireworks Help.

Export 32-bit PNG images with transparency

  1. In Fireworks, choose Window > Optimize, change the export file format to PNG 32, and set Matte to transparent.

  2. Select File > Export.

  3. Select Images Only from the Save As Type pop-up menu.

  4. Name and save the file.

Export layered and sliced Fireworks content to Director

By exporting Fireworks slices to Director, you can export sliced and interactive content such as buttons and rollover images. By exporting layers to Director, you can export layered Fireworks content such as animations.

  1. In Fireworks, choose File > Export.

  2. In the Export dialog box, type a filename and choose a destination folder.

  3. Select Director from the Save As pop-up menu.

  4. Select a Source option:

    Fireworks Layers
    Exports each layer in the document. Select this option if you are exporting layered content or an animation.

    Fireworks Slices
    Exports the slices in the document. Select this option if you are exporting sliced or interactive content such as rollover images and buttons.

  5. To automatically crop the exported images to fit the objects on each state, select Trim Images.

  6. Select Put Images In Subfolder to choose a folder for images.

Import a flattened Fireworks image into Director

  1. In Director, choose File > Import.

  2. Navigate to the desired file and click Import.

  3. (Optional) Change options in the Image Options dialog box. For information about each option, see Using Director.

  4. Click OK to display the imported graphic in the cast as a bitmap.

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 might be different, depending on your version of Director.

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

  3. (Optional) Change options in the Open Fireworks HTML dialog box.

    Color
    Specifies a color depth for the imported graphics. If they contain transparency, choose 32-bit color.

    Registration
    Sets 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 keystates in Director to offset the timing of each imported layer as necessary.