Chapter 17: Drawing Like a Pro

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Overview

In this chapter you master the vector tools to draw complex and simple shapes, add borders, make rounded corners and triangles. You learn how to edit and customize your shapes.

A great deal of Fireworks power lies in its ability to produce a wide range of vector objects. Or rather, the ability you have using the vector tools to produce practically anything you'd like. The following section gives you more insight into the benefits of using vector objects versus bitmap images.

Using Vector tools can be quite intimidating to many people. This is especially true for the Pen tool and manipulating handles, which alter the shape of an object. If you find yourself getting frustrated while learning the tools, take it in small chunks. To help you master the vector tools, I've included several movie tutorials for you on the CD-ROM so that you can see how to use them in addition to reading about them. You'll get plenty of practice along the way. You will be making quite a few different shapes in this chapter and learning how to edit what you've drawn.



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Macromedia Studio MX Bible
Macromedia Studio MX Bible
ISBN: 0764525239
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 491

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