[flexcoders] File size and Embed( image.png )

[flexaustin]

Anyone have any suggestions on the best way to import png files and keep the 
file size down?

I have an app that can have up to 1000 imported png images with alpha 
backgrounds in my app. These images are 1 of 40 icons we offer in our app. 
These images were created in illustrator (web 2.0 embossed style) and range in 
size from 2kb to 12kb each depending on the style. The images can be dragged 
around on the screen so lots of redrawing for flashplayer to do.

So would it be better to save them all as art work (icons) in one big swf file 
and then give each symbol name and reference that way? 

Or is there another way that is better?

TIA, J