Converting into objects, sequences, and paths

Placed files often contain layers, including Illustrator and Photoshop files (see About placing images). Using the Convert Into commands, you can convert the layers into native LiveMotion objects or sequences. You can also convert Illustrator EPS and AI files, PDF objects, and native and nonnative text objects into paths.

To convert an object, sequence, or path:

1. Select the component you want to work with.
2. Choose one of the following from the Edit > Convert Into menu:

Object

Converts each individual layer of a placed file into a separate object. You can perform this operation more than once if layers in the placed file have sublayers. This command also converts each character of a LiveMotion text object into separate objects.

Group of Objects

Converts each individual layer, and then groups the objects.

Sequence

Converts each object of a layered file into one frame in an animated sequence.

Sequence with Background

Converts a layered file into individual frames, but keeps the existing background in each frame.

Path

Converts text objects into paths. Once the text objects have been converted, you can no longer edit them using the text tools. This command converts imported text objects into paths as well as native LiveMotion text objects. You can also convert Illustrator files and Photoshop Shape layers into Paths. Converted, placed vector files (Illustrator EPS and PDF) no longer are editable using the Edit Original command.