Macromedia fireworks 2-using fireworks Manuale Utente

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With Fireworks, Diana doesn’t need those other 
programs. She needs only Fireworks to produce this 
graphic from start to finish. Even better, modifications 
are easy, even after the graphic has been loaded onto the 
web site. 

Open a new Fireworks document or import an 
existing document.

In our example, the vector framework is created in 
Fireworks using the intuitive vector tools. 
Fireworks imports all major web design file formats. 
Alternatively, Diana can create this vector art in 
FreeHand and open it directly in Fireworks. 

Apply strokes, fills, and effects.

Apply realistic strokes, fills, and effects using the 
Stroke, Fill, and Effect panels. Use the Effect panel to 
bevel the edge of the palette. In this example, Diana 
uses the vector tools to alter the number and 
location of the paint wells on the artist’s palette. She 
then applies a wood pattern fill and bevel effect to 
produce this image.

Reshape the object.

Alter the shape of the artist’s palette using the 
Reshape Area tool.