In addition to storing objects in the library, you can use the import feature to embed or link to files. When you embed a file, it's stored in your Authorware piece. When you link to the file, Authorware stores the path to the file, but the file remains external. Linking to external content allows you to change the content and have those changes reflected in your piece without having to import the content again. When you publish your piece, Authorware automatically includes the linked external files. You'll now link to a graphic of a camera for the title page.
Return to the flowline.
Note: If your monitor is small or configured in such a way that you cannot have the Presentation window open while viewing the Design window, then you'll need to close the Presentation window by choosing Control > Stop throughout the tutorial, whenever necessary. To view the Presentation window from the point in the flowline where you left off, select Control > Play.
On the flowline, Shift-double-click the Title display icon to open it.
The Title icon contains only the text you created. If you just double-clicked the icon, you would display just the title text. By holding Shift as you double-click, you also display the objects displayed last.
Select File > Import and Export > Import Media.
In the Import Which File dialog box, browse within your Authorware 7 application folder to Tutorial/Assets and select Camera1.png.
Select Link To File, and then click Import.
Note: If, during the tutorial, you wish to view a list of external files linked to your piece along with their paths, you can select Window > External Media Browser.
Drag the camera to the approximate location shown in the following illustration:
With the graphic still selected, select Window > Inspectors > Modes; then select Alpha.
The graphic includes an alpha channel--an effect that creates variable transparency in an image, which lets you blend the image with images behind it. Upon import, the alpha channel is maintained, and it becomes visible when you select the Alpha mode.
Note: As you complete the tutorial, remember to save your work frequently.
