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About using Paste as Pict

You use the Paste as Pict option to paste a PICT image into the cast and have it remain in PICT format.

If you paste a PICT image into the cast using the Paste command in the Edit menu, Director converts it to a bitmap. If you want the artwork to remain in PICT format, use Paste as PICT when you paste it into the cast.

You may want to use Paste as PICT for several reasons. PICT cast members may occupy less memory. Some PICT cast members, such as compound images consisting of lines, shapes, and text, will stretch and scale more smoothly than bitmap cast members. PICT cast members also look better when printed on a laser printer.

However, PICT cast members animate more slowly than bitmap cast members, and they don't support ink effects. When you use color cycling or palette transitions, PICT cast members may yield unexpected results.