Exporting vector graphics?

Hi,
I was wondering if there is anyway to export a project in motion as a vector movie or vector image sequence?
I want to be able to import projects from motion into macromedia flash without having to export it as a normal movie, as this would allow the flash movie to be scaleable without pixelation.
Power Mac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.7) Powermac G5 / Dual 2GHz / 1GB RAM / 160GB HDD + 74GB Raptor HDD / ATI Radeon 9650

AFAIK, no - Motion is not able to export a vector based format...
Patrick

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StargrrlGrafx wrote:
> How do I import vector graphics from Photoshop or
Illustrator? I've tried
> importing ai files but I get empty paths, even if they
were originally filled.
> Can anyone recommend a good tut for this? Im using Flash
MX.
>
> TIA
> Amelia
>

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