Optimization options for SWF format


    The Macromedia Flash (SWF) Format Options dialog box opens when you add a Smart Illustrator object to the Layout Editor and save it in SWF format. Since SWF is a vector-based format, the artwork maintains its image quality at different resolutions and is ideal for the creation of animation frames. (See About SWF format.) Although the SWF format uses vector data, it also uses bitmap data when appropriate.

    Export As

    Specifies a static or animated SWF file. Choose AI File to SWF File to export the artwork to a single SWF frame. Choose 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.

    Frame Rate

    Specifies the rate at which the animation will be played in a SWF viewer. (This option is only available when you choose AI Layers to SWF Frames.)

    Looping

    Causes the animation to loop continuously, rather than play once and then stop, when played in a SWF viewer. (This option is only available when you choose AI Layers to SWF Frames.)

    Read Only

    Prohibits users from modifying the exported SWF file.

    Clip to Artboard Size

    Exports only artwork that falls within the page borders of the Illustrator file.

    Curve Quality

    Determines 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.

    Image Options

    Specifies the resolution and format for bitmap images in the SWF file.