Exporting frames or layers
Fireworks can export each layer or frame in a document as a separate image file, using the
optimization settings specified in the Optimize panel. The name of the layer or frame determines
the filename of each exported file. This export method is sometimes used to export animations.
To export frames or layers as multiple files:
Choose File > Export.
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Type a filename and choose a destination folder.
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In the Save As Type pop-up menu, choose one of the following:
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Frames to Files
Layers to Files
Note: This exports all layers on the current frame.
Choose Trim Images to automatically crop the exported images to fit the objects on each frame.
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If you want to export frames or layers the same size as the document, deselect Trim Images.
Click Save.
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Exporting an area
You can use the Export Area tool to export a portion of a Fireworks document.
To export a portion of a document:
Choose the Export Area tool from the Tools panel.
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Drag a marquee defining the portion of the document to export.
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Note: You can adjust the position of the marquee as you drag. While holding down the mouse
button, press and hold down the Spacebar, then drag the marquee to another location on the
canvas. Release the Spacebar to continue drawing the marquee.
When you release the mouse button, the export area remains selected.
Resize the export area if necessary:
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Shift-drag a handle to resize the export area marquee proportionally.
Alt-drag (Windows) or Option-drag (Macintosh) a handle to resize the marquee from
the center.
Alt-Shift-drag (Windows) or Option-Shift-drag (Macintosh) a handle to constrain the
proportions and resize from the center.
Double-click inside the export area marquee to go to Export Preview.
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Adjust settings in the Export Preview, and click Export.
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In the Export dialog box, type a filename and choose a destination folder.
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In the Save As pop-up menu, choose Images Only.
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Click Save.
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Note: To cancel without exporting, double-click outside the export area marquee, press Escape,
or choose another tool.
exports frames as multiple files.
exports layers as multiple files.
Exporting from Fireworks
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