Macromedia® has designed Fireworks MX 2004® to help both designers and programmers create engaging, attractive and functional websites in the shortest time possible using MX® technology. It comes with the ability to import, create, and export a wide range of different file formats. Although created for Web development, Fireworks MX 2004® can be used for the creation of CD-ROMs, kiosks, and other applications. Virtual Training Company author Jen deHaan shows users how to create, edit, and animate graphics and text using Fireworks MX 2004®. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the Macromedia® Fireworks MX 2004® links below.
Introduction
About this CD What Fireworks is Used For What is New in Fireworks MX 2004 Installing Fireworks on Windows Installing Fireworks on the Mac Activation & Trials Setting Up Fireworks
The Fireworks Workspace Creating/Opening & Saving Customizing the Workspace Setting Preferences Pt 1 Setting Preferences Pt 2 Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts Finding Assistance Navigating The Workspace
Main Menu & Document Tabs Working with Panels & Toolbars The Tools Panel Pt 1 The Tools Panel Pt 2 The Property Inspector The Document Window & Status Bar The History Panel & Commands Guides/Grids & Rulers
Working With Fireworks
About File Formats & Saving
Importing Images & Files
Selecting Objects & Artwork
Changing Canvas Attributes
Understanding Layers
Working with Layers
Using the Web Layer
Batch Processing
Find & Replace
Using Extensions
Applying Colors
About Color
Learning about Color Palettes
Using the Swatches Panel
Sampling & Applying Colors
Using Color Effects & Styles
Working with Vector Graphics
Learning about Vectors
Creating Vector Shapes
Editing Vector Shapes
Auto Shapes
Vector Paths & the Pen Tool
Editing Paths
Vector Path Tool
Modifying Strokes
Working with Images
Bitmaps & Importing
Creating Bitmaps in Fireworks
Selecting Images
Editing & Erasing Bitmaps
Cropping & Filters
Burn /Dodge & Smudge Tools
Rubber Stamp Tool
Correcting Image Color
Using Text
Adding & Editing Text
Text Properties Pt 1
Text Properties Pt 2
Text Effects
Converting & Transforming
Placing Images Inside Text
Type on a Path
Using Effects
About Effects
Applying Live Effects Pt 1
Applying Live Effects Pt 2
Applying Live Effects Pt 3
Editing Live Effects
Masking/Blends & Styles
Using Masks
Making Vector Masks
Making Bitmap Masks
Editing Masks
Blending Modes
Transparency & Blends
Creating & Editing Styles
Buttons & Animation
About Buttons
Using the Button Editor
Button Symbols & Nav Bars
Making a Pop-Up Menu
Modifying Pop-Up Menus
Working with Frames
Making a Looping Animation
Fireworks & The Web
Web Layer & URLs
Looking at Hotspots
Creating Image Maps
Slicing Tools & Guides
Slices & Rollovers
Optimization & Previewing
GIF Optimization
JPEG Optimization
Exporting HTML
Exporting Your Works