Although the interface improvements are most noticeable when moving from previous versions of Fireworks to Fireworks MX, there are still a few worthwhile enhancements in the latest version of the program.
For more on MX 2004 interface enhancements, see Chapter 3, "Introducing the MX Interface," page 23 .
Start Page
The Start page (see Figure 24.2) allows you to quickly access recently used files, create new files, or even access help and tutorials ”all from one convenient location. This page appears when you launch Fireworks MX 2004 and when a document is not open .
Figure 24.2. The new Start page that greets you when you launch Fireworks MX 2004.
Graphical Previews
The Property inspector now includes graphical previews (see Figure 24.3) to make it easier to select the right fill, brush, or texture. This is a nice feature to have when you're not sure exactly which texture will look best, which brush stroke will match the design, or which gradient will achieve the desired effect.
Figure 24.3. Graphical previews have been added to the Property inspector.