Preferences

File Preview

These settings control whether media files selected through the Select File dialog will automatically play in the preview window.

Play videos automatically

When a video file is selected, automatically start to play the video in the preview window.

Play audio files automatically

When an audio file is selected, automatically start to play the audio file in the preview window.

Object Preview

These settings control whether objects will display a preview of their media files at design time.

Show live preview for flash objects

Display each Flash object's first frame at design time.

Note: Some Flash files use scripting to include animation in the first frame. When this preview option is enabled, such Flash files will begin to play their animation as soon as the Flash object is added to the page or dialog.