Originally known as Flash Printer, Macromedia FlashPaper was later retooled as a virtual printing solution under the Adobe brand. Generally, users can convert a DOC, XLS, or PPT document into a PDF or SWF by dragging it into the software interface, by sending the printable file to Adobe for online conversion, or by exporting the document from within Microsoft Office applications. Hyperlinks must be inserted into Word or Excel documents before they're exported as compressed SWF files. In addition, password protection may be configured for the final outputs. Usually, SWF files are loaded into Macromedia Flash using ActionScript codes. Loading SWF documents as sprites into Director requires familiarity with Lingo scripts and an installation of Contribute 2.01 Updater that automatically updates FlashPaper and its API. After development support for FlashPaper halted in 2008, Adobe continued to market the product as a stand-alone program while providing technical support to existing users.