Macromedia Fireworks MX Fireworks MX

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his tutorial will walk you. through the process of creating a. graphic using several features. found within Macromedia Fireworks. …

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Creating Graphics with
Macrromediia
Fiirreworrks MX
written by Matt Kutscher
Alumni Learning Technologies Center
October 2001
Updated September 20022
his tutorial will walk you
through the process of creating a
graphic using several features
found within Macromedia Fireworks.
This project will walk you through the
process step-by-step. Your final product
will include a graphic that incorporates
a black and white picture with a
highlighted color along with several
images illustrating a American
Educational theme.
MENU
Menu__________________________________________________________________2
Introducing the Interface__________________________________________________3
Starting Your Graphic ____________________________________________________7
Using the Rectangle Tool__________________________________________________9
Altering Fills Options____________________________________________________11
Save, Save, Save. ______________________________________________________15
Using the Vector Path Tool _______________________________________________16
Using the Polygon Tool __________________________________________________19
Transforming the Star ___________________________________________________22
Adding Effects to the Star ________________________________________________24
Creating Similar Objects - Using Shortcuts__________________________________25
Adding Text ___________________________________________________________27
Importing Other Graphics ________________________________________________30
Using the Eraser________________________________________________________32
Introduction to Layers ___________________________________________________34
Duplicating Layers______________________________________________________35
Using the Magic Wand___________________________________________________36
Built-in Creative Features ________________________________________________38
Exporting Your Final Project _____________________________________________40
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