To Import Vector Graphics From A Freehand File; Copying And Pasting Or Dragging Freehand Graphics Into Fireworks - MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS 8-USING FIREWORKS Use Manual

Include Invisible Layers
invisible layers are ignored.
Include Background Layers
Otherwise, the background layer is ignored.
Render as Images rasterizes complex groups, blends, or tiled fills and places each as a single
bitmap object in a Fireworks document. Enter a number in the text box to determine how
many objects a group, blend, or tiled fill can contain before it is rasterized during import.

To import vector graphics from a FreeHand file:

1.
In Fireworks, choose File > Import to navigate to the desired FreeHand file, and click
Open.
The Vector File Options dialog box appears.
2.
Select the desired options.
3.
Click OK.
Copying and pasting or dragging FreeHand graphics into
Fireworks
You can quickly place FreeHand graphics into Fireworks by copying and pasting, or dragging
them into your document.
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imports objects on layers that have been hidden. Otherwise,
imports objects from the document's background layer.