Specify Publish Settings for Animate

This guide details the various publish settings available in Adobe Animate, aimed at optimizing the output for different platforms. Below are the key sections covered:

Publish Settings Overview

• HTML5 Canvas: Learn how to set publish settings for HTML5 documents.
• SVG Files: Instructions for exporting SVG files.
• WebGL Documents: Guidance on publish settings tailored for WebGL.
• AIR Applications: Specifics on settings for Android and iOS apps.

SWF Archive Publishing

• New Format: Animate introduces SWF archive, allowing multiple layers to be packaged as independent SWFs.
• How to Publish: Navigate to File > Publish Settings > Other formats > SWF archive to create an archive.

SWF File Settings (CS5.5)

• Player & ActionScript Versions: Specify settings to ensure compatibility with different Flash Player versions and ActionScript.
• Compression Settings: Adjust JPEG quality and deblocking options to balance file size and image quality.

Sound Settings

• Streaming vs Event Sounds: Options to manage the playback of sounds and control their quality.
• Export Device Sounds: Tailor sound exports for mobile devices.

Advanced Publish Options

• Compression Modes: Choose between Deflate and LZMA for optimal file size reduction.
• Include Hidden Layers: Control whether hidden layers are included in the SWF export.
• Debugging & Security: Options for enabling debugging and protecting SWF files from import.

HTML Wrapper Files

• Creating HTML Documents: Automatically generate HTML documents to activate SWF files, customizing parameters as needed.
• Flash Player Detection: Configure settings to detect the user’s Flash Player version and redirect if necessary.

GIF, JPEG, and PNG Export Settings

• GIF Files: Guidelines for exporting animated GIFs, including optimization options.
• JPEG Compression: Controls for image quality and size when exporting JPEG files.
• PNG Transparency: Settings for exporting PNGs with transparency options.

OAM Export and Publish Profiles

• OAM Files: Instructions for exporting content as OAM for use in other Adobe applications.
• Publish Profiles: Create, import, and export profiles to ensure consistent publish settings across projects.

This comprehensive guide is essential for users looking to optimize their publishing process in Adobe Animate.