Optimization options for SWF format


    SWF is a vector-based format that creates scalable, compact graphics. Because SWF is vector-based, artwork maintains its image quality at different resolutions and is ideal for the creation of animation frames.

    Illustration of Optimization settings for SWF with these callouts: A. File format menu B. Export menu C. Optimize menu
    Optimization settings for SWF A. File format menu B. Export menu C. Optimize menu

    Read Only

    Select Read Only to prohibit users from modifying the exported SWF file.

    Export As

    Select AI File to SWF File to export the artwork to a single frame. Select AI Layers to SWF Frames to export the artwork on each layer to a separate SWF frame, creating an animated SWF.

    Note: Select AI File to SWF File to preserve layer clipping masks.

    Curve Quality

    Specify the accuracy of the bezier curves. A low number decreases the exported file size with a slight loss of curve quality. A higher number increases the accuracy of the bezier curve reproduction, but results in a larger file size.

    Frame Rate

    Specify the rate at which the animation will be played in a Macromedia Flash viewer. (This option is only available for AI Layers to SWF Frames.)

    Loop

    Select Loop to cause the animation to loop continuously, rather than play once and then stop, when played in a Macromedia Flash viewer. (This option is only available for AI Layers to SWF Frames.)

    Preserve Appearance

    Expands strokes into stroke-shaped fills and flattens any blending modes and transparency that aren't supported by the SWF format.

    Preserve Editability Where Possible

    Converts strokes to SWF strokes, and approximates or ignores transparency that isn't supported by the SWF format.

    Note: SWF format only supports object-level opacity.

    Tip icon Use the Export command to maintain your artwork's stacking order by exporting each layer to a separate SWF file. You can then import the exported SWF files into Macromedia Flash simultaneously. (See Macromedia Flash format (SWF).)