Installing an extension

As you start learning the process of writing extensions, you might want to explore the extensions and resources already available through the Macromedia Exchange website (www.macromedia.com/exchange). By installing an existing extension, you will become familiar with some of the tools that you need to work with your own extensions.

To install an extension:

  1. Download and install the Extension Manager, which is available on the Macromedia Downloads website (www.macromedia.com/software/downloads).
  2. Log on to the Macromedia Exchange website (www.macromedia.com/exchange).
  3. Click the Fireworks Exchange link.
  4. From the available extensions, choose one that you want to use. Click the Download link to download the extension package.
  5. Save the extension package in a directory on your machine.
  6. In Fireworks, choose Commands > Manage Extensions to start the Extension Manager (or you can start Extension Manager, located in the Macromedia program group, independently from Fireworks).
  7. In the Extension Manager, choose File > Install Extension, and choose the extension package you just saved.

    The Extension Manager automatically installs the extension into Fireworks.

You cannot begin using some extensions until you restart Fireworks. If you are running Fireworks when you install the extension, you might be prompted to quit and restart the application.

To view basic information on the extension after its installation, go to the Extension Manager (Commands > Manage Extensions) in Fireworks.

 

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