Print or export runtime created vector graphics with alpha values intact

I want to be able to save the dynamically generated state of a swf as a vector image. I know I can right click on the swf and print to a pdf via the Adobe pdf print driver. This works well but all alpha values are lost. Does anyone know how to print to a pdf or any other vector format and retain the alpha values? The pdf format clearly supports it as I can save objects with alpha values from Illustrator as a pdf no problem.
Any alternative solution that achives this result would be welcome e.g. save runtime swf via actionscript to swf or Illustrator format etc.
thanks

Hi All,
Flash Pro CC 2014 (v14.0.0.110) is now available for download via the Creative Cloud App and Adobe website.
We have added SVG Export feature to Flash Pro with this new release. You will now be able to export out vector content from the selected frame as an SVG image that can be opened directly in a Browser and even imported in Adobe Illustrator.
SVG Export option can be accessed via the Publish Settings as well as via File Menu > Export > Export Image option.
Along with this, we have added several new features with this release. Complete list is available at these links:
Overview: https://www.adobe.com/in/products/flash.html
Whats new: https://helpx.adobe.com/flash/using/whats-new.html
Release Notes: https://helpx.adobe.com/flash/release-note/flash-professional-cc-2014.html
Thanks,
Nipun

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