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wahtever

2005-10-20, 6:24 pm

I'm trying to create a flash layout using imported bitmaps. I want to erase the
background of the bitmap, but I found that the eraser tool won't erase the
bitmap and instead just erase whatever is behind it. Could someone please tell
me how I can erase bitmaps? Thanks.

Motion Maker

2005-10-20, 6:24 pm

The way I understand it, Flash graphics tools are for vectors.

You need to use Fireworks or equivalent.

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"wahtever" <webforumsuser@macromedia.com> wrote in message
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I'm trying to create a flash layout using imported bitmaps. I want to erase
the
background of the bitmap, but I found that the eraser tool won't erase the
bitmap and instead just erase whatever is behind it. Could someone please
tell
me how I can erase bitmaps? Thanks.


wahtever

2005-10-20, 6:24 pm

oh okay, but how would i add an image on the layout like this site: http://www.ryancabrera.com
Chris (mudbubble)

2005-10-20, 6:24 pm

you can if you break apart the bitmap - then use erasor tool or select tool to draw selection.
keep in mind what you "erase" does not mean the bytes are thrown out as well - flash will still
reference the entire bitmap in the library as it was imported - so you gain nothing in terms of
smaller file sizes. always best to edit your bitmaps outside of flash.

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wahtever wrote:
> I'm trying to create a flash layout using imported bitmaps. I want to erase the
> background of the bitmap, but I found that the eraser tool won't erase the
> bitmap and instead just erase whatever is behind it. Could someone please tell
> me how I can erase bitmaps? Thanks.
>

Chris (mudbubble)

2005-10-20, 6:24 pm

edit the image in raster-based image editor (P'shop, fireworks, etc...) and keep the background
areas transparent - then export as PNG-24 (supports transparency) - import into flash and adjust jpg
compression in flash publish settings. search forum and help docs as this has been discussed several
times.

good luck

hope this helps.

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wahtever wrote:
> oh okay, but how would i add an image on the layout like this site: http://www.ryancabrera.com

wahtever

2005-10-20, 6:24 pm

I understand now. Thank you!
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