To release a child page in Macromedia

To release a child page:

1.      Select a page or multiple pages using the Page tool.

             Note: The current page must be a child page.

2.      In the Document inspector, click the triangle in the upper right corner of the inspector to display the Options pop-up menu, and choose Release Child Page.

The current page is no longer based on a master page. Any objects from its former master page are pasted onto the current page. One group of objects is created for each layer that contained objects.

To show or hide master pages in the Library panel:

1.      Choose Window > Library.

2.      Click the triangle in the upper right corner of the Library panel to display the Options pop-up menu, and choose Show Master Pages.

This command toggles between showing and hiding master pages. A check mark before the menu item indicates that master pages are visible (the default).

To import a master page:

1.      Click the triangle in the upper right corner of the Library panel to display the Options pop-up menu, and choose Import.

2.      In the Open dialog box, navigate to locate the folder from which to import the master page.

3.      Click the file name, and click Open.

4.      Select the master page from the Import Symbols dialog box (Shift-click to select multiple pages), and click Import.

The lower pane of the Library panel displays the imported master page.

To export a master page:

1.      In the Library panel, click the triangle in the upper right corner to display the Options pop-up menu, and choose Export.

2.      Select the master pages you wish to export, and click Export.

3.      In the Export Symbols dialog box, navigate to locate the folder to which to export the symbol.

4.      Enter a file name for the master page, and click Save.

Drawing overview

Macromedia FreeHand gives you a wide range of options for drawing. You can drag to create simple objects, such as rectangles, ellipses, and lines. You can also drag to create more complex shapes, including spirals, stars, and polygons. Most drawing tools let you set options. For example, you can change the number of sides on a polygon or the direction in which a spiral winds.

You can create paths by placing points with the Pen or Bezigon tools, or by drawing a freeform shape with the Pencil tool. You can change the type of points and edit them to adjust the shape of the path segments that join them. FreeHand also lets you edit paths by removing or adding points, combining paths, and dragging path segments into new shapes.

The Trace tool lets you create a path that follows the outline of a bitmap image. For example, you can trace a bitmap image of a rose and then edit the resulting paths to change the rose's appearance.

You can use other tools to create specialty objects. For example, the Chart tool lets you add charts to your drawings. The Graphic Hose lets you draw using a picture as a brush.