How can I convert many .png's to graphic symbols at once in Flash CS6?

[obsidn85]

So, just as the subject says, how do I convert a ton (like over 2,000) .pngs quickly and easily to graphic symbols?

I really dont want to have to drag each one to the stage, hit f8,  and name it, for each one.

I understand that, back in the CS3 days (im using CS6), it would autonatically generate them when you imported them to the library, is there a setting that I can turn on to have this happen?

Thank you for your time,

Obsidn

[Chipleh]

File>Import>Import to Library

All images will be converted to graphic symbols.

[obsidn85]

Unfortunatly, it does not do that when I import them to the library.

[moccamaximum]

This will give you an idea how to use jsfl to import a lot of images into your library

During the import you will have to use sth like this to convert your images to symbols and name them dynamically:

fl.getDocumentDOM().convertToSymbol('movie clip', '', 'center');

[obsidn85]

*sigh* I just wish I understood how to use javascript.

[moccamaximum]

If you can use a batchprogram which will convert all your png`s to MovieClips -

There is a workaround where you got to the preferences dialog (CTRL+U) and select the PSD Importer with "create MovieClips" checked.

Then during import to stage of theses psds there will be created graphic symbols for each psd.

Or: Use a automation tool (macro recorder) like this to record your clicks and leyboard inputs and simply let it run 2000 times while drinking a coffee.

Caveat: I can`t imagine that Flash will be too happy about 2000 pngs in the library, meaning: be prepared for crashes.

[Amy_Blankenship · Accepted solution]

1. Select the directory with your pngs in it.
2. Right-click>Browse with Adobe Bridge
3. Select your pngs
4. Tools>Photoshop>Load to photoshop layers (not sure how many layers this can handle--you may wind up having to do this in batches)
5. Save your new psd
6. In Flash, create a new symbol with a blank timeline
7. Ctrl-R, navigate to the psd you made earlier
8. Select all the Photoshop layers
9. Check "create MovieClips for these layers."
10. Convert layers to keyframes or flash layers (not important, since you probaby don't need to keep this symbol)
11. OK

You'll have Movie Clips, not Graphic Symbols, but maybe you can write or find a JSFL to convert them and then you can block select them, click the Properties button, and change the type from MovieClip to Graphc.

[obsidn85]

Oh thank god, That worked perfectly. You're a saint.

I'm gonna add, for those that come after me, if, when you are in the import screen, and the layers are not automatically checked as 'convert to movie clips' just select all of them using shift-click.

I'll say on behalf of all nub sprite animators, thank you.

[Amy_Blankenship]

YW

[Amy_Blankenship]

I actually used this thread as the inspiration for a blog post.

[jpm12610556]

How is there not just, you know, an option to select all the elements and convert them ALL to symbols at once? A 10 step solution for something this simple is ridiculous, and Adobe really needs to get on top of solving issues like these.