Working with Illustrator AI files
Path and Image import options
Path import optionsA path is the line that results from drawing in Illustrator. A path is either open, like an arc, or closed, like a circle. For an open path, the starting and ending anchor points for the path are called endpoints. Editable paths can be imported into Flash, however, if certain blend modes, filters, or other effects are applied to the path, those effects might not be compatible with Flash.
- Bitmap Rasterizes the path into a bitmap to preserve the exact appearance of the path in Illustrator. A rasterized image is no longer editable.
- Editable Path Creates an editable vector path. Supported blend modes, effects, and object transparency are preserved, but attributes not supported in Flash are discarded.
Image import optionsBitmap images are the most common electronic medium for continuous-tone images, such as photographs or digital paintings. Illustrator creates bitmap effects by using filters, effects, and graphic styles. While many of these effects are compatible with Flash, some might need to be flattened—or rasterized—to preserve their visual appearance.
Note: If a raster file in Illustrator is linked, only JPEG, GIF, or PNG is imported with their native format preserved. All other file types are converted to the PNG format in Flash. Additionally, the conversion (to PNG) depends on the version of QuickTime installed on your computer.
- Flatten Bitmap To Maintain Appearance Rasterizes the image into a bitmap to preserve the appearance of blending modes and effects that are not supported in Flash. A rasterized image is no longer editable.
- Create Movie Clip Imports the Illustrator images as movie clips.
