Getting Started with Fireworks Introduction What you can do with Fireworks What's new in Fireworks 8 Installing Fireworks Learning Fireworks Where to start Getting the most from the Fireworks documentation Using the Fireworks help system Accessing help Searching help Using the index Using the Start Page Printing the Fireworks Documentation Fireworks Basics Getting to know the Fireworks workspace Using the Tools panel About bitmap and vector graphics Changing tool options Selecting a tool from a tool group Using the Property inspector Using panels Organizing panels and panel groups About the Quick Export button Navigating and viewing a document Accomplishing basic tasks in Fireworks About graphic files Creating new files in Fireworks Opening files in Fireworks Saving files in Fireworks Converting files to other formats Tutorial: Creating Page Mock-ups Create a working folder Review your task Create and save a new document Import and place images Import the banner graphic Import the slideshow placeholder image Create a composite of the content area Create and edit a rounded rectangle Create a navigation sidebar area Create the copy area Place text and images Place placeholder text for the links Place a placeholder image for the video Place a placeholder image for the featured item Add placeholder text for the page copy Export the image for the web Tutorial: Handling Photographs Review your task Batch process large image files Compose the images Create and name frames Place and compose an image in each frame Preview and export the images View the final optimized images Tutorial: Creating a Page Banner Review your task Add a background and place the logo Import the background image Import the logo Organize your objects with layers Create a contrasting background for the logo Create an outline around the banner Create a slanted edge effect Add a tag line to the banner Export an optimized image file Optimize and preview the image Export the image View the exported image Tutorial: Creating a Web Page View the completed web page Open the source file Import an image Slice the document Create a rollover Create buttons for a navigation bar Create a button symbol Create button states Create multiple button instances Change button instance text Assign URLs to the buttons Edit the button symbol Create and edit a pop-up menu Create pop-up menu list items Customize the pop-up menu Edit the pop-up menu Optimize the document Export HTML Set HTML preferences Export the document to HTML format Test the completed file View the list of exported files View the Fireworks HTML file in a browser Using Fireworks Introduction System requirements Installing Fireworks What's new in Fireworks 8 Guide to instructional media Fireworks Basics About working in Fireworks Vector and bitmap objects Interactive graphics About optimizing and exporting graphics About vector and bitmap graphics About vector graphics About bitmap graphics Creating a new document Opening and importing files Opening recently closed documents Opening graphics created in other applications Animated GIFs EPS files WBMP files Creating Fireworks PNG files from HTML files Inserting objects into a Fireworks document Dragging images into Fireworks Pasting into Fireworks Location of pasted objects Resampling pasted objects Importing PNG files Importing from a digital camera or scanner Saving Fireworks files Saving Fireworks PNG files Saving documents in other formats The Fireworks work environment Using the Start page Using the Tools panel Changing tool options Selecting a tool from a tool group Using the Property inspector Using panels Organizing panel groups and panels Using the panel group or panel Options menu Saving panel layouts About the Quick Export button Opening and moving toolbars (Windows only) Navigating and viewing a document Using document tabs (Windows) Zooming and panning Using view modes to manage the workspace Displaying multiple document views Controlling document redraw Changing the canvas Changing canvas size, color, and resolution About resampling Rotating the canvas Trimming or fitting the canvas Cropping a document Using context menus Using rulers, guides, and the grid Using the History panel to undo and repeat multiple actions Selecting and Transforming Objects Selecting objects Using the Pointer tool Using the Subselection tool Using the Select Behind tool Selection information in the Property inspector Modifying a selection Selecting pixels Bitmap selection tool options Creating pixel selection marquees Plotting points to create a marquee selection Selecting areas of similar color Removing a selection marquee Adjusting selection marquees Moving a marquee Adjusting a marquee selection with the Spacebar Adding to a pixel selection Subtracting pixels from a selection Creating a marquee from intersecting marquees Using thumbnails and modifier keys to modify pixel selections Creating an inverse pixel selection Feathering a pixel selection Expanding or contracting a marquee Selecting an area around an existing marquee Smoothing the border of a marquee Converting a marquee to a path Transferring a marquee selection Saving marquee selections Restoring marquee selections Deleting marquee selections Creating and moving a floating pixel selection Inserting a new bitmap by cutting or copying Editing selected objects Transforming and distorting selected objects and selections Resizing (scaling) objects Rotating objects Flipping objects Skewing objects Distorting objects Transforming objects numerically Viewing transformation information in the Info panel Organizing objects Grouping objects Selecting objects within groups Stacking objects Aligning objects About arranging objects among layers Working with Bitmaps Working with bitmaps Creating bitmap objects Accessing common photo editing tools all in one place Drawing, painting, and editing bitmap objects Drawing bitmap objects Painting bitmap objects Sampling a color to use as a stroke or fill color Erasing bitmap objects Feathering pixel selections Retouching bitmaps Cloning pixels Blurring, sharpening, and smudging pixels Lightening and darkening pixels Removing red-eye from photos Replacing colors Cropping a selected bitmap Adjusting bitmap color and tone Adjusting tonal range Using the Levels feature Using Auto Levels Using Curves Using tonal eyedroppers Adjusting brightness and contrast Applying the Color Fill Live Filter Adjusting hue and saturation Inverting an image's color values Blurring and sharpening bitmaps Blurring an image Using the Find Edges filter to create a sketch look Converting an image to a transparency Using the Sharpen feature to sharpen an image Adding noise to an image Working with Vector Objects Drawing vector objects Drawing basic rounded rectangles Drawing basic polygons and stars Drawing Auto Shapes Changing the properties of Auto Shapes Adjusting arrow Auto Shapes Adjusting bent arrow Auto Shapes Adjusting beveled, chamfered, and rounded rectangle Auto Shapes Adjusting connector line Auto Shapes Adjusting doughnut Auto Shapes Adjusting pie Auto Shapes Adjusting L-shaped Auto Shapes Adjusting smart polygon Auto Shapes Adjusting spiral Auto Shapes Adjusting star Auto Shapes Using the Assets panel to add Auto Shapes to a drawing Adding new Auto Shapes to Fireworks Drawing freeform paths Using the Vector Path tool Drawing paths by plotting points Drawing straight path segments Drawing curved path segments Adjusting the shape of a straight path segment Adjusting the shape of a curved path segment Converting path segments to straight or curved Selecting points Moving points and point handles Inserting and deleting points on a path Continuing an existing path Merging two open paths Auto-joining similar open paths Editing paths Editing with vector tools Bending and reshaping vector objects Distorting paths Redrawing paths Changing a path's appearance by varying pressure and speed Cutting paths into multiple objects Editing with path operations Combining path objects Converting a path to a marquee selection Creating an object from the intersection of other objects Removing portions of a path object Cropping a path Simplifying a path Expanding a stroke Contracting or expanding a path Using Text Entering text Naming a text object Creating text blocks Moving text blocks Using auto-sizing and fixed-width text blocks Editing text Choosing a font, size, and text style Inserting special characters Applying text color Applying color to all text in selected text blocks Applying color to highlighted text in a text block Setting kerning Setting leading Setting text orientation Setting text alignment Indenting text Setting paragraph spacing Smoothing text edges Expanding and contracting character width Setting baseline shift Applying strokes, fills, and filters to text Attaching text to a path Editing paths and text attached to paths Changing text orientation and direction on a path Transforming text Converting text to paths Importing text Photoshop text RTF files ASCII text Handling missing fonts Checking spelling Customizing spell checking Using the Text Editor Applying Color, Strokes, and Fills Using the Colors section of the Tools panel Organizing swatch groups and color models Applying colors using the Swatches panel Changing swatch groups Customizing the Swatches panel Clearing and sorting swatches Creating colors in the Color Mixer Mixing colors in the Color Mixer Creating colors using the system color pickers Viewing color values Dithering with websafe colors Using color boxes and color pop-up windows Selecting colors from a color pop-up window Sampling colors from a color pop-up window Working with strokes Applying strokes Creating custom strokes Placing strokes on paths Creating stroke styles Working with fills Setting fill attributes of the drawing tools Editing solid fills Applying gradient and pattern fills Applying a pattern fill Adding a custom pattern Applying a gradient fill Editing a gradient fill Creating fills with the Gradient tool Transforming and distorting fills Setting hard-edged, anti-aliased, or feathered fill edges About saving a custom gradient fill Removing a fill Adding texture to strokes and fills Adding texture to a stroke Adding texture to a fill Adding a custom texture Using Live Filters Applying Live Filters Applying beveled edges Applying embossing Applying shadows and glows Applying filters and Photoshop plug-ins as Live Filters Plug-ins from the Filters menu Installing Photoshop plug-ins About applying filters to grouped objects Editing Live Filters Reordering Live Filters Removing Live Filters Creating custom Live Filters Saving Live Filters as commands Layers, Masking, and Blending Working with layers Activating layers Adding and removing layers Viewing layers Organizing layers Protecting layers and objects Merging objects in the Layers panel Sharing layers Using the Web Layer About importing Photoshop grouped layers Masking images About masks About vector masks About bitmap masks Creating a mask from an existing object Masking objects using the Paste as Mask command Masking objects using the Paste Inside command Using text as a mask Masking objects using the Layers panel Masking objects using the Reveal and Hide commands About importing and exporting Photoshop layer masks Grouping objects to form a mask Editing masks Selecting masks and masked objects using mask thumbnails Selecting masks and masked objects using the Subselection tool Moving masks and masked objects Modifying a mask's appearance Changing the way masks are applied Adding objects to a masked selection Replacing, disabling, and deleting masks Blending and transparency About blending modes Blending mode examples Adjusting opacity and applying blends About the Color Fill Live Filter Using Styles, Symbols, and URLs Using styles Applying a style Creating and deleting styles Editing styles Exporting and importing styles Using style defaults Applying attributes without creating a style Using symbols Creating a symbol Placing instances Editing symbols Editing instances Breaking symbol links Editing instance properties Importing and exporting symbols Importing symbols Exporting symbols Updating exported symbols and instances in multiple documents Working with URLs Assigning a URL to a web object Creating a URL library Editing URLs About absolute and relative URLs Importing and exporting URLs Slices, Rollovers, and Hotspots Creating and editing slices Creating slice objects Creating HTML slices Creating nonrectangular slices Viewing and displaying slices and slice guides Viewing slices in the Layers panel Showing and hiding slices Changing slice and slice guide color Editing slices Moving slice guides to edit slices Using tools to edit slice objects About using the Property inspector or Info panel to edit slice objects Making slices interactive Adding simple interactivity to slices About rollovers Creating a simple rollover Creating a disjoint rollover Applying multiple rollovers to a slice Removing a drag-and-drop rollover Using the Behaviors panel to add interactivity to slices Attaching behaviors Editing behaviors Using external image files for swap image Preparing slices for export Assigning URLs Entering alternate text Assigning a target Export settings Naming slices Custom-naming slice files Auto-naming slice files Changing the default auto-naming convention Defining how HTML tables are exported Working with hotspots and image maps Creating hotspots Editing hotspots Preparing hotspots for export Creating image maps Creating rollovers with hotspots Using hotspots on top of slices Creating Buttons and Pop-up Menus Creating button symbols About button states Using the Button Editor Creating a simple two-state button Creating a three- or four-state button Using bevel filters to draw button states Converting Fireworks rollovers into buttons Inserting buttons into a document Importing button symbols Editing button symbols Editing symbol-level properties Editing instance-level properties Setting interactive button properties Modifying the active area of a button symbol Setting the URL for a button symbol or instance Setting the target for a button Setting the alternate (alt) text for a button symbol or instance Creating navigation bars Creating pop-up menus About the Pop-up Menu Editor Creating a basic pop-up menu Creating submenus within a pop-up menu Designing the appearance of a pop-up menu Adding pop-up menu styles Setting advanced pop-up menu properties Positioning pop-up menus and submenus Editing pop-up menus About exporting pop-up menus Creating Animation Building animation Working with animation symbols Creating animation symbols Editing animation symbols Changing animation properties Removing animations Editing symbol graphics Editing symbol motion paths Working with frames Setting the frame delay Showing and hiding frames for playback Naming animation frames Adding, moving, copying, and deleting frames Moving selected objects in the Frames panel Sharing layers across frames Viewing objects in a specific frame Using onion skinning Tweening Previewing an animation Exporting your animation Setting the animation repetition Setting transparency Optimizing an animation Animation export formats Working with existing animations Using multiple files as one animation Optimizing and Exporting About optimizing Using the Export Wizard Using Image Preview Optimizing in the workspace Using optimization settings Previewing and comparing optimization settings Choosing a file type Optimizing GIF, PNG, TIFF, BMP, and PICT files Choosing a color palette Setting the color depth Removing unused colors Dithering to approximate lost colors Viewing colors in a palette Locking colors in a palette Editing colors in a palette Using websafe colors Saving palettes Adjusting compression Making areas transparent Interlacing: Downloading gradually Optimizing JPEGs Adjusting JPEG quality Selectively compressing areas of a JPEG Blurring or sharpening detail Using progressive JPEGs Matching a target background color Removing halos Saving and reusing optimization settings Exporting from Fireworks Exporting a single image Exporting a sliced document Exporting selected slices Updating a slice Exporting an animation Exporting frames or layers Exporting an area Exporting HTML About HTML Including comments in HTML Results of exporting Exporting Fireworks HTML Copying HTML to the Clipboard Copying and pasting HTML from an exported Fireworks file Updating exported HTML Exporting CSS layers Exporting XHTML Exporting files with and without UTF-8 encoding Setting HTML export options Using the Quick Export button Customizing the Quick Export pop-up menu Sending a Fireworks document as an e-mail attachment Using the File Management button Using Fireworks with Other Applications Working with Macromedia Dreamweaver Placing Fireworks images in Dreamweaver files Creating new Fireworks files from Dreamweaver placeholders Placing Fireworks HTML code in Dreamweaver Exporting Fireworks HTML to Dreamweaver Copying Fireworks HTML code to the Clipboard for use in Dreamweaver Copying code from an exported Fireworks file and pasting it into Dreamweaver Updating Fireworks HTML exported to Dreamweaver Exporting Fireworks files to Dreamweaver libraries Editing Fireworks files from Dreamweaver About Roundtrip HTML Editing Fireworks images Editing Fireworks tables About Dreamweaver behaviors Optimizing Fireworks images and animations placed in Dreamweaver Changing animation settings Setting launch-and-edit options Designating Fireworks as the primary external image editor for Dreamweaver About Design Notes and source files Specifying launch-and-edit preferences for Fireworks source files Using the File Management button Working with Macromedia Flash Placing Fireworks graphics in Flash Importing Fireworks PNG files into Flash Copying and pasting Fireworks graphics into Flash About exporting Fireworks graphics to other formats for use in Flash Exporting Fireworks graphics and animations as SWF files Exporting PNG files with transparency Importing exported Fireworks graphics and animations into Flash Using Fireworks to edit graphics imported into Flash Working with Macromedia FreeHand MX Placing FreeHand graphics in Fireworks Importing FreeHand graphics into Fireworks Copying and pasting or dragging FreeHand graphics into Fireworks Placing Fireworks graphics in FreeHand Importing Fireworks graphics into FreeHand Copying and pasting Fireworks graphics into Freehand Copying and pasting Fireworks paths into FreeHand Exporting Fireworks graphics to FreeHand Working with other vector graphics applications Unsupported features Working with Macromedia Director MX Placing Fireworks files in Director Exporting graphics with transparency Exporting layered and sliced content to Director Importing Fireworks files into Director Editing Director cast members in Fireworks Optimizing cast members in Director Working with Macromedia HomeSite Placing Fireworks images in HomeSite Placing Fireworks HTML in HomeSite Exporting Fireworks HTML to HomeSite Copying Fireworks HTML to the Clipboard for use in HomeSite Copying code from an exported Fireworks file and pasting it into HomeSite Updating Fireworks HTML exported to HomeSite Editing Fireworks images in HomeSite Working with Adobe Photoshop Placing Photoshop graphics in Fireworks Dragging individual Photoshop graphics into Fireworks Importing Photoshop files into Fireworks About importing text from Photoshop Specifying Photoshop file import options Using Photoshop filters and plug-ins Placing Fireworks graphics in Photoshop Customizing files for export to Photoshop About working with Adobe GoLive About working with HTML editors About extending Fireworks Automating Repetitive Tasks Finding and replacing Setting options for finding and replacing in multiple files Finding and replacing text Finding and replacing fonts Finding and replacing colors Finding and replacing URLs Finding and replacing non-websafe colors Batch processing Changing optimization settings with a batch process Scaling graphics with a batch process Finding and replacing during a batch process Changing filenames with a batch process Performing commands with a batch process Specifying the batch process output location Saving batch processes as scripts Running scripts by dragging and dropping Extending Fireworks Using the Macromedia Extension Manager Scripting with the History panel Creating commands Playing commands About scripting with JavaScript About scripting with Flash SWF files Managing commands Editing or customizing a command script Flash SWF movies used as Fireworks panels Preferences and Keyboard Shortcuts Setting preferences General preferences Editing preferences Launch and Edit preferences Folders preferences Photoshop Import preferences Restoring preferences Changing keyboard shortcut sets Creating custom and secondary shortcuts Deleting custom shortcuts and custom shortcut sets Creating a reference sheet for the current shortcut set Working with configuration files About user configuration files About master configuration files that affect all users Location of the Fireworks preferences file About reinstalling Fireworks Viewing package contents (Macintosh only) Getting Started with Fireworks Introduction What you can do with Fireworks What's new in Fireworks 8 Installing Fireworks Learning Fireworks Where to start Getting the most from the Fireworks documentation Using the Fireworks help system Accessing help Searching help Using the index Using the Start Page Printing the Fireworks Documentation Fireworks Basics Getting to know the Fireworks workspace Using the Tools panel About bitmap and vector graphics Changing tool options Selecting a tool from a tool group Using the Property inspector Using panels Organizing panels and panel groups About the Quick Export button Navigating and viewing a document Accomplishing basic tasks in Fireworks About graphic files Creating new files in Fireworks Opening files in Fireworks Saving files in Fireworks Converting files to other formats Tutorial: Creating Page Mock-ups Create a working folder Review your task Create and save a new document Import and place images Import the banner graphic Import the slideshow placeholder image Create a composite of the content area Create and edit a rounded rectangle Create a navigation sidebar area Create the copy area Place text and images Place placeholder text for the links Place a placeholder image for the video Place a placeholder image for the featured item Add placeholder text for the page copy Export the image for the web Tutorial: Handling Photographs Review your task Batch process large image files Compose the images Create and name frames Place and compose an image in each frame Preview and export the images View the final optimized images Tutorial: Creating a Page Banner Review your task Add a background and place the logo Import the background image Import the logo Organize your objects with layers Create a contrasting background for the logo Create an outline around the banner Create a slanted edge effect Add a tag line to the banner Export an optimized image file Optimize and preview the image Export the image View the exported image Tutorial: Creating a Web Page View the completed web page Open the source file Import an image Slice the document Create a rollover Create buttons for a navigation bar Create a button symbol Create button states Create multiple button instances Change button instance text Assign URLs to the buttons Edit the button symbol Create and edit a pop-up menu Create pop-up menu list items Customize the pop-up menu Edit the pop-up menu Optimize the document Export HTML Set HTML preferences Export the document to HTML format Test the completed file View the list of exported files View the Fireworks HTML file in a browser Using Fireworks Introduction System requirements Installing Fireworks What's new in Fireworks 8 Guide to instructional media Fireworks Basics About working in Fireworks Vector and bitmap objects Interactive graphics About optimizing and exporting graphics About vector and bitmap graphics About vector graphics About bitmap graphics Creating a new document Opening and importing files Opening recently closed documents Opening graphics created in other applications Animated GIFs EPS files WBMP files Creating Fireworks PNG files from HTML files Inserting objects into a Fireworks document Dragging images into Fireworks Pasting into Fireworks Location of pasted objects Resampling pasted objects Importing PNG files Importing from a digital camera or scanner Saving Fireworks files Saving Fireworks PNG files Saving documents in other formats The Fireworks work environment Using the Start page Using the Tools panel Changing tool options Selecting a tool from a tool group Using the Property inspector Using panels Organizing panel groups and panels Using the panel group or panel Options menu Saving panel layouts About the Quick Export button Opening and moving toolbars (Windows only) Navigating and viewing a document Using document tabs (Windows) Zooming and panning Using view modes to manage the workspace Displaying multiple document views Controlling document redraw Changing the canvas Changing canvas size, color, and resolution About resampling Rotating the canvas Trimming or fitting the canvas Cropping a document Using context menus Using rulers, guides, and the grid Using the History panel to undo and repeat multiple actions Selecting and Transforming Objects Selecting objects Using the Pointer tool Using the Subselection tool Using the Select Behind tool Selection information in the Property inspector Modifying a selection Selecting pixels Bitmap selection tool options Creating pixel selection marquees Plotting points to create a marquee selection Selecting areas of similar color Removing a selection marquee Adjusting selection marquees Moving a marquee Adjusting a marquee selection with the Spacebar Adding to a pixel selection Subtracting pixels from a selection Creating a marquee from intersecting marquees Using thumbnails and modifier keys to modify pixel selections Creating an inverse pixel selection Feathering a pixel selection Expanding or contracting a marquee Selecting an area around an existing marquee Smoothing the border of a marquee Converting a marquee to a path Transferring a marquee selection Saving marquee selections Restoring marquee selections Deleting marquee selections Creating and moving a floating pixel selection Inserting a new bitmap by cutting or copying Editing selected objects Transforming and distorting selected objects and selections Resizing (scaling) objects Rotating objects Flipping objects Skewing objects Distorting objects Transforming objects numerically Viewing transformation information in the Info panel Organizing objects Grouping objects Selecting objects within groups Stacking objects Aligning objects About arranging objects among layers Working with Bitmaps Working with bitmaps Creating bitmap objects Accessing common photo editing tools all in one place Drawing, painting, and editing bitmap objects Drawing bitmap objects Painting bitmap objects Sampling a color to use as a stroke or fill color Erasing bitmap objects Feathering pixel selections Retouching bitmaps Cloning pixels Blurring, sharpening, and smudging pixels Lightening and darkening pixels Removing red-eye from photos Replacing colors Cropping a selected bitmap Adjusting bitmap color and tone Adjusting tonal range Using the Levels feature Using Auto Levels Using Curves Using tonal eyedroppers Adjusting brightness and contrast Applying the Color Fill Live Filter Adjusting hue and saturation Inverting an image's color values Blurring and sharpening bitmaps Blurring an image Using the Find Edges filter to create a sketch look Converting an image to a transparency Using the Sharpen feature to sharpen an image Adding noise to an image Working with Vector Objects Drawing vector objects Drawing basic rounded rectangles Drawing basic polygons and stars Drawing Auto Shapes Changing the properties of Auto Shapes Adjusting arrow Auto Shapes Adjusting bent arrow Auto Shapes Adjusting beveled, chamfered, and rounded rectangle Auto Shapes Adjusting connector line Auto Shapes Adjusting doughnut Auto Shapes Adjusting pie Auto Shapes Adjusting L-shaped Auto Shapes Adjusting smart polygon Auto Shapes Adjusting spiral Auto Shapes Adjusting star Auto Shapes Using the Assets panel to add Auto Shapes to a drawing Adding new Auto Shapes to Fireworks Drawing freeform paths Using the Vector Path tool Drawing paths by plotting points Drawing straight path segments Drawing curved path segments Adjusting the shape of a straight path segment Adjusting the shape of a curved path segment Converting path segments to straight or curved Selecting points Moving points and point handles Inserting and deleting points on a path Continuing an existing path Merging two open paths Auto-joining similar open paths Editing paths Editing with vector tools Bending and reshaping vector objects Distorting paths Redrawing paths Changing a path's appearance by varying pressure and speed Cutting paths into multiple objects Editing with path operations Combining path objects Converting a path to a marquee selection Creating an object from the intersection of other objects Removing portions of a path object Cropping a path Simplifying a path Expanding a stroke Contracting or expanding a path Using Text Entering text Naming a text object Creating text blocks Moving text blocks Using auto-sizing and fixed-width text blocks Editing text Choosing a font, size, and text style Inserting special characters Applying text color Applying color to all text in selected text blocks Applying color to highlighted text in a text block Setting kerning Setting leading Setting text orientation Setting text alignment Indenting text Setting paragraph spacing Smoothing text edges Expanding and contracting character width Setting baseline shift Applying strokes, fills, and filters to text Attaching text to a path Editing paths and text attached to paths Changing text orientation and direction on a path Transforming text Converting text to paths Importing text Photoshop text RTF files ASCII text Handling missing fonts Checking spelling Customizing spell checking Using the Text Editor Applying Color, Strokes, and Fills Using the Colors section of the Tools panel Organizing swatch groups and color models Applying colors using the Swatches panel Changing swatch groups Customizing the Swatches panel Clearing and sorting swatches Creating colors in the Color Mixer Mixing colors in the Color Mixer Creating colors using the system color pickers Viewing color values Dithering with websafe colors Using color boxes and color pop-up windows Selecting colors from a color pop-up window Sampling colors from a color pop-up window Working with strokes Applying strokes Creating custom strokes Placing strokes on paths Creating stroke styles Working with fills Setting fill attributes of the drawing tools Editing solid fills Applying gradient and pattern fills Applying a pattern fill Adding a custom pattern Applying a gradient fill Editing a gradient fill Creating fills with the Gradient tool Transforming and distorting fills Setting hard-edged, anti-aliased, or feathered fill edges About saving a custom gradient fill Removing a fill Adding texture to strokes and fills Adding texture to a stroke Adding texture to a fill Adding a custom texture Using Live Filters Applying Live Filters Applying beveled edges Applying embossing Applying shadows and glows Applying filters and Photoshop plug-ins as Live Filters Plug-ins from the Filters menu Installing Photoshop plug-ins About applying filters to grouped objects Editing Live Filters Reordering Live Filters Removing Live Filters Creating custom Live Filters Saving Live Filters as commands Layers, Masking, and Blending Working with layers Activating layers Adding and removing layers Viewing layers Organizing layers Protecting layers and objects Merging objects in the Layers panel Sharing layers Using the Web Layer About importing Photoshop grouped layers Masking images About masks About vector masks About bitmap masks Creating a mask from an existing object Masking objects using the Paste as Mask command Masking objects using the Paste Inside command Using text as a mask Masking objects using the Layers panel Masking objects using the Reveal and Hide commands About importing and exporting Photoshop layer masks Grouping objects to form a mask Editing masks Selecting masks and masked objects using mask thumbnails Selecting masks and masked objects using the Subselection tool Moving masks and masked objects Modifying a mask's appearance Changing the way masks are applied Adding objects to a masked selection Replacing, disabling, and deleting masks Blending and transparency About blending modes Blending mode examples Adjusting opacity and applying blends About the Color Fill Live Filter Using Styles, Symbols, and URLs Using styles Applying a style Creating and deleting styles Editing styles Exporting and importing styles Using style defaults Applying attributes without creating a style Using symbols Creating a symbol Placing instances Editing symbols Editing instances Breaking symbol links Editing instance properties Importing and exporting symbols Importing symbols Exporting symbols Updating exported symbols and instances in multiple documents Working with URLs Assigning a URL to a web object Creating a URL library Editing URLs About absolute and relative URLs Importing and exporting URLs Slices, Rollovers, and Hotspots Creating and editing slices Creating slice objects Creating HTML slices Creating nonrectangular slices Viewing and displaying slices and slice guides Viewing slices in the Layers panel Showing and hiding slices Changing slice and slice guide color Editing slices Moving slice guides to edit slices Using tools to edit slice objects About using the Property inspector or Info panel to edit slice objects Making slices interactive Adding simple interactivity to slices About rollovers Creating a simple rollover Creating a disjoint rollover Applying multiple rollovers to a slice Removing a drag-and-drop rollover Using the Behaviors panel to add interactivity to slices Attaching behaviors Editing behaviors Using external image files for swap image Preparing slices for export Assigning URLs Entering alternate text Assigning a target Export settings Naming slices Custom-naming slice files Auto-naming slice files Changing the default auto-naming convention Defining how HTML tables are exported Working with hotspots and image maps Creating hotspots Editing hotspots Preparing hotspots for export Creating image maps Creating rollovers with hotspots Using hotspots on top of slices Creating Buttons and Pop-up Menus Creating button symbols About button states Using the Button Editor Creating a simple two-state button Creating a three- or four-state button Using bevel filters to draw button states Converting Fireworks rollovers into buttons Inserting buttons into a document Importing button symbols Editing button symbols Editing symbol-level properties Editing instance-level properties Setting interactive button properties Modifying the active area of a button symbol Setting the URL for a button symbol or instance Setting the target for a button Setting the alternate (alt) text for a button symbol or instance Creating navigation bars Creating pop-up menus About the Pop-up Menu Editor Creating a basic pop-up menu Creating submenus within a pop-up menu Designing the appearance of a pop-up menu Adding pop-up menu styles Setting advanced pop-up menu properties Positioning pop-up menus and submenus Editing pop-up menus About exporting pop-up menus Creating Animation Building animation Working with animation symbols Creating animation symbols Editing animation symbols Changing animation properties Removing animations Editing symbol graphics Editing symbol motion paths Working with frames Setting the frame delay Showing and hiding frames for playback Naming animation frames Adding, moving, copying, and deleting frames Moving selected objects in the Frames panel Sharing layers across frames Viewing objects in a specific frame Using onion skinning Tweening Previewing an animation Exporting your animation Setting the animation repetition Setting transparency Optimizing an animation Animation export formats Working with existing animations Using multiple files as one animation Optimizing and Exporting About optimizing Using the Export Wizard Using Image Preview Optimizing in the workspace Using optimization settings Previewing and comparing optimization settings Choosing a file type Optimizing GIF, PNG, TIFF, BMP, and PICT files Choosing a color palette Setting the color depth Removing unused colors Dithering to approximate lost colors Viewing colors in a palette Locking colors in a palette Editing colors in a palette Using websafe colors Saving palettes Adjusting compression Making areas transparent Interlacing: Downloading gradually Optimizing JPEGs Adjusting JPEG quality Selectively compressing areas of a JPEG Blurring or sharpening detail Using progressive JPEGs Matching a target background color Removing halos Saving and reusing optimization settings Exporting from Fireworks Exporting a single image Exporting a sliced document Exporting selected slices Updating a slice Exporting an animation Exporting frames or layers Exporting an area Exporting HTML About HTML Including comments in HTML Results of exporting Exporting Fireworks HTML Copying HTML to the Clipboard Copying and pasting HTML from an exported Fireworks file Updating exported HTML Exporting CSS layers Exporting XHTML Exporting files with and without UTF-8 encoding Setting HTML export options Using the Quick Export button Customizing the Quick Export pop-up menu Sending a Fireworks document as an e-mail attachment Using the File Management button Using Fireworks with Other Applications Working with Macromedia Dreamweaver Placing Fireworks images in Dreamweaver files Creating new Fireworks files from Dreamweaver placeholders Placing Fireworks HTML code in Dreamweaver Exporting Fireworks HTML to Dreamweaver Copying Fireworks HTML code to the Clipboard for use in Dreamweaver Copying code from an exported Fireworks file and pasting it into Dreamweaver Updating Fireworks HTML exported to Dreamweaver Exporting Fireworks files to Dreamweaver libraries Editing Fireworks files from Dreamweaver About Roundtrip HTML Editing Fireworks images Editing Fireworks tables About Dreamweaver behaviors Optimizing Fireworks images and animations placed in Dreamweaver Changing animation settings Setting launch-and-edit options Designating Fireworks as the primary external image editor for Dreamweaver About Design Notes and source files Specifying launch-and-edit preferences for Fireworks source files Using the File Management button Working with Macromedia Flash Placing Fireworks graphics in Flash Importing Fireworks PNG files into Flash Copying and pasting Fireworks graphics into Flash About exporting Fireworks graphics to other formats for use in Flash Exporting Fireworks graphics and animations as SWF files Exporting PNG files with transparency Importing exported Fireworks graphics and animations into Flash Using Fireworks to edit graphics imported into Flash Working with Macromedia FreeHand MX Placing FreeHand graphics in Fireworks Importing FreeHand graphics into Fireworks Copying and pasting or dragging FreeHand graphics into Fireworks Placing Fireworks graphics in FreeHand Importing Fireworks graphics into FreeHand Copying and pasting Fireworks graphics into Freehand Copying and pasting Fireworks paths into FreeHand Exporting Fireworks graphics to FreeHand Working with other vector graphics applications Unsupported features Working with Macromedia Director MX Placing Fireworks files in Director Exporting graphics with transparency Exporting layered and sliced content to Director Importing Fireworks files into Director Editing Director cast members in Fireworks Optimizing cast members in Director Working with Macromedia HomeSite Placing Fireworks images in HomeSite Placing Fireworks HTML in HomeSite Exporting Fireworks HTML to HomeSite Copying Fireworks HTML to the Clipboard for use in HomeSite Copying code from an exported Fireworks file and pasting it into HomeSite Updating Fireworks HTML exported to HomeSite Editing Fireworks images in HomeSite Working with Adobe Photoshop Placing Photoshop graphics in Fireworks Dragging individual Photoshop graphics into Fireworks Importing Photoshop files into Fireworks About importing text from Photoshop Specifying Photoshop file import options Using Photoshop filters and plug-ins Placing Fireworks graphics in Photoshop Customizing files for export to Photoshop About working with Adobe GoLive About working with HTML editors About extending Fireworks Automating Repetitive Tasks Finding and replacing Setting options for finding and replacing in multiple files Finding and replacing text Finding and replacing fonts Finding and replacing colors Finding and replacing URLs Finding and replacing non-websafe colors Batch processing Changing optimization settings with a batch process Scaling graphics with a batch process Finding and replacing during a batch process Changing filenames with a batch process Performing commands with a batch process Specifying the batch process output location Saving batch processes as scripts Running scripts by dragging and dropping Extending Fireworks Using the Macromedia Extension Manager Scripting with the History panel Creating commands Playing commands About scripting with JavaScript About scripting with Flash SWF files Managing commands Editing or customizing a command script Flash SWF movies used as Fireworks panels Preferences and Keyboard Shortcuts Setting preferences General preferences Editing preferences Launch and Edit preferences Folders preferences Photoshop Import preferences Restoring preferences Changing keyboard shortcut sets Creating custom and secondary shortcuts Deleting custom shortcuts and custom shortcut sets Creating a reference sheet for the current shortcut set Working with configuration files About user configuration files About master configuration files that affect all users Location of the Fireworks preferences file About reinstalling Fireworks Viewing package contents (Macintosh only)