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.
IntroductionAbout this CDWhat Fireworks is Used ForWhat is New in Fireworks MX 2004Installing Fireworks on WindowsInstalling Fireworks on the MacActivation && TrialsSetting Up FireworksThe Fireworks WorkspaceCreating/Opening && SavingCustomizing the WorkspaceSetting Preferences Pt 1Setting Preferences Pt 2Customizing Keyboard ShortcutsFinding AssistanceNavigating The WorkspaceMain Menu && Document TabsWorking with Panels && ToolbarsThe Tools Panel Pt 1The Tools Panel Pt 2The Property InspectorThe Document Window && Status BarThe History Panel && CommandsGuides/Grids && RulersWorking With FireworksAbout 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 ColorsAbout Color
Learning about Color Palettes
Using the Swatches Panel
Sampling && Applying Colors
Using Color Effects && Styles
Working with Vector GraphicsLearning about Vectors
Creating Vector Shapes
Editing Vector Shapes
Auto Shapes
Vector Paths && the Pen Tool
Editing Paths
Vector Path Tool
Modifying Strokes
Working with ImagesBitmaps && Importing
Creating Bitmaps in Fireworks
Selecting Images
Editing && Erasing Bitmaps
Cropping && Filters
Burn /Dodge && Smudge Tools
Rubber Stamp Tool
Correcting Image Color
Using TextAdding && Editing Text
Text Properties Pt 1
Text Properties Pt 2
Text Effects
Converting && Transforming
Placing Images Inside Text
Type on a Path
Using EffectsAbout Effects
Applying Live Effects Pt 1
Applying Live Effects Pt 2
Applying Live Effects Pt 3
Editing Live Effects
Masking/Blends && StylesUsing Masks
Making Vector Masks
Making Bitmap Masks
Editing Masks
Blending Modes
Transparency && Blends
Creating && Editing Styles
Buttons && AnimationAbout 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 WebWeb Layer && URLs
Looking at Hotspots
Creating Image Maps
Slicing Tools && Guides
Slices && Rollovers
Optimization && Previewing
GIF Optimization
JPEG Optimization
Exporting HTML
Exporting Your Works
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