Optimize: The Optimize command reduces the number of layers in the selected drawing objects. This command will optimize the drawing objects only if merging the selected objects will not change the appearance of the final image. For example, if you have selected a number of partially transparent objects, which you layered to create an additive color effect, the selected transparent drawing objects will not be merged. This is because merging the transparent drawing objects will cause them to loose the effect of the layered transparent colors. When you have two overlapping shapes with the same color characteristics (color value and transparency), you can use the Optimize command to reduce the number of layers in the drawing, which reduces the number of redundant points and the file size. Toon Boom Studio automatically performs this function when you export a SWF movie. See also flattening.

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