Fireworks 4 fast & easy web developement

With Firework 4, you can create, edit, and animate Web graphics using a complete set of bitmap and vector tools. You can design and optimize Web graphics for easy integration into your Web site. Aimed at the intermediate to advanced computer user or Web designer, Fireworks 4 Fast & Easy Web Development gives you the knowledge that you need to take full advantage of everything that Fireworks 4 has to offer. Whether you are a new Fireworks user or simply new to this version, this book is the perfect format for learning this new version of Fireworks. Filled with easy-to-understand instructions and hundreds of actual screen shots, this book will have you up and running in no time. The accompanying CD contains demo apps of Macromedia's Fireworks 4 and Dreamweaver 4, as well as the source files from the book.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Who Should Read This Book?
Helpful Hints with Every Chapter

Part I: Getting Started With Fireworks 3

Chapter 1: Installing Fireworks 3
System Requirements

Using the Fireworks Installer
Help with Fireworks

Chapter 2: Exploring Fireworks
Making a Better Web Site

Using the Workspace

Chapter 3: Working with Files
Viewing an Image File

Viewing a Web Page

Chapter 4: Navigating Windows
Using Window Menus

Opening Files

Chapter 5: Customizing Preferences
Using General Preferences

Using Editing Preferences
Using Folder Settings
Using Import Preferences

Chapter 6: Organizing Files and Folders
Examining the Fireworks Folder

Organizing Projects

Part II: Designing Graphics wWith Fireworks

Chapter 7: Creating New Graphics
Creating Objects

Setting Object Strokes
Adjusting Object Sizes
Adding Layers
Adding Frames
Previewing an Object
Comparing Images
Updating in Real-Time
Gamma Preview

Chapter 8: Opening Existing Graphics
Importing Graphic Files

Correcting Colors
Working with Filters and Plug-ins

Chapter 9: Editing Graphics
Editing Bitmaps

Editing Vector Graphics
Animating Images
Adding Text
Editing an Object
Editing Paths
Editing Colors

Chapter 10: Applying Effects
Using Effects

Using Photoshop Plug-ins and Effects

Chapter 11: Optimizing Graphics
Slicing Graphics

Transforming Slices
Optimizing Images
Comparing Images
Choosing Color Palettes

Part III: Automating with Fireworks

Chapter 12: Exploring Automation
Viewing Automation Panels

Making Buttons with Button Maker
Automating with the Find and Replace Panel
Working with Batch Processing

Chapter 13: Using Button Maker
Anatomy of a Button

Using the Button Maker
Building a Navigation Bar
Editing Rollovers
Importing a Button

Chapter 14: Creating One-Step Commands
Updating a Project

Updating Animation

Part IV: Integrating HTML Code and Graphics

Chapter 15: Integrating Other Formats
Exploring Fireworks HTML Code

Changing HTML Code
Exporting HTML
Importing HTML from Dreamweaver
Editing Fireworks Graphics in Dreamweaver

Chapter 16: Exporting Firework Files
Exporting Pieces of a Web Page

Using the Export Wizard
Exporting Frames
Optimizing During Export
Exporting Rollovers

Chapter 17: Exploring Dreamweaver 3
Touring Dreamweaver Panels

Using Palettes, Preferences, and the Launcher
Exploring Web Site Design

Chapter 18: Customizing Web Pages
Creating a Web Page with Dreamweaver 3

Editing the Web Page
Viewing Imported Files

Part V: Appendixes

Appendix A: HTML and JavaScript Web Resources
HTML

JavaScript

Appendix B: Glossary

Index