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Introduction

• Adobe Fireworks(formerlyMacromedia Fireworks) is a bitmap and vector graphics editor.
• It was originally developed, using parts of Res, by Macromedia, which Adobe acquired in 2005, and aimed at web designers (with features such as: slices, the ability to add hotspots etc.) for rapidly creating website prototypes and application interfaces.
• It is designed to integrate easily with other former Macromedia products, such as Dreamweaver and Flash.
• It is available as a standalone product or bundled with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Previous versions were bundled with Macromedia Studio.
• Total Training for Fireworks CS5 begins by teaching you the foundations of Fireworks and will quickly show you how to create vector shapes and design a logo.
• You will also learn to work with text, bitmaps and layers before moving onto creating interactive buttons using slices, hot spots and rollovers.

Highlights

Five New Features covered in this title

• FXG Export
• New Design Templates
• Property Inspector Workflow enhancements
• Text Improvements
• Layers, Pages and States Panel Improvements

Basics

GETTING STARTED WITH FIREWORKS CS5

• Creating a New Document & Modifying the Workspace
• Exploring the Tools Panel
• Exploring the Properties Inspector & Preferences
• Using Rulers, Guides & Grids
• Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
• Accessing Fireworks Help & Support

CREATING VECTOR SHAPES

• Drawing a Shape & Adding a Gradient
• Using the Freeform & Subselection Tools
• Using Auto Shapes
• Selecting Colors & Swatches
• Applying Textures & Patterns
• Applying Filters & Working with Styles

WORKING WITH TEXT

• Creating & Formatting Text
• Importing Text & Using Placeholder Text
• Using the Check Spelling & Find and Replace Commands

WORKING WITH BITMAPS

• Importing, Scaling & Cropping
• Making & Editing Selections
• Adjusting Color
• Using the Rubber Stamp Tool
• Creating a Vector Mask & an Auto Vector Mask