Import Vector Files Dialog Box

You can import vector Adobe Illustrator (.ai) files, Portable Document Files (.pdf) and Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg) files through the File menu.

Parameter Description

Vector File

Locate and select .pdf, .ai or .svg files on your computer.

Destination

Append to First Frame's Drawing

When enabled, the imported vector file will merge with the selected drawing layer.

NOTE In order to merge your vector file to the existing Drawing layer, Selected Element must be selected.
Selected Element

Import your vector file into an existing drawing layer in your Harmony scene.

NOTE You must select the Drawing node prior to accessing the Vector Import dialog.
NOTE The imported vector file will create a Drawing substitution and replace the exposure that is selected.
Create New Elements Using Base Name

Create a new Drawing element in the Timeline and Node view containing your imported vector file.

You can assign a name to your new element in the text box.

Colours

Use Existing Palette All textures and/or colour swatches imported with your vector files are added to an existing palette in your Harmony scene.
Create New Palette

When your vector files are imported, a new colour palette will be created containing all the textures and/or colour swatches.

You can assign a name to your new colour palette in the text box.

Pages to Import

All Pages Select the pages of your .pdf file you would like to import. When All Pages is deselected, rather than import all the pages of your .pdf, you can specify the start and end page to import.