You can export Fireworks graphics in a FreeHand-compatible format and import the graphics into FreeHand.

To export a vector graphic to FreeHand:

  1. In Fireworks, choose File > Export or click the Quick Export button and choose Export to FreeHand from the FreeHand pop-up menu.
  2. In the Export dialog box, type a filename and choose a destination folder.
  3. Select Illustrator 7 from the Save As pop-up menu.

    NOTE

    Illustrator 7 is the graphics file format you use when exporting from Fireworks to any other vector graphics application, including Adobe FreeHand. Most vector applications can read the Illustrator 7 file format.

  4. Click the Options button.
  5. In the Illustrator Export Options dialog box, choose one of the following:

    Export Current Frame Only preserves layer names and exports only the current frame.

    Convert Frames to Layers exports each Fireworks frame as a layer.

  6. Select FreeHand Compatible to export the file for use in FreeHand.

    Choosing FreeHand Compatible omits bitmaps and converts gradient fills to solid fills.

  7. Click OK.
  8. Click Save in the Export dialog box.

    NOTE

    Upon export, Fireworks sets object edges to Hard.

  9. Switch to an open document in FreeHand.
  10. Select File > Open or File > Import to navigate to the file you exported from Fireworks, and click Open.