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Viewing Library objects


    Library objects can be displayed several ways in the Library palette. You can choose to view subsets of objects depending on which object formats you want to use.

To display the Library objects:

  1. Choose Window > Library.
  2. Choose a view for the sample objects:
    • Swatches View displays a grid of thumbnail examples of objects.
    • Preview View displays a named list of objects along with a large thumbnail for the currently selected object.
    • Name View displays a named list of objects with a small thumbnail example of each.

To display a subset of objects in the Library palette:

  1. Choose Window > Library.
  2. Illustration of Library palette with these callouts: A. LiveMotion B. EPS and PDF C. Bitmap D. Replace E. Make Active Matte F. Place Object G. New Object H. Delete Object
    Library palette A. LiveMotion B. EPS and PDF C. Bitmap D. Replace E. Make Active Matte F. Place Object G. New Object H. Delete Object
  3. Select one or more object formats:
    • LiveMotion the LiveMotion button to display native LiveMotion objects you have created.
    • EPS/PDF The pen tool to display Encapsulated PostScript vector objects or Portable Document Format objects.
    • Bitmap the Bitmap button to display bitmap objects.