# BMP vs Vector Graphics

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bmp-vs-vector-graphics/167135>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [October 25, 2005, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bmp-vs-vector-graphics/167135 "2005-10-25T19:32:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Neuhaus3000](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/neuhaus3000/32/168_2.png) [@Neuhaus3000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Neuhaus3000)\
**Post date:** [October 25, 2005, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/bmp-vs-vector-graphics/167135/1 "2005-10-25T19:32:17Z")

</div>

Hello everyone,

I have to animate a HUGE map for a project (a 1500 px square).  
I have to import it from Illustrator CS2.  
Once imported in Flash, I can see alot  
of symbols attached to it. It’s all vector…

Which format is best to animate the map?  
(tween left to right, zoom)

Is there a way to flatten the map that would make only one symbol?

Any ideas are welcome…

Thanks!

neuhaus3000