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Adobe Fireworks CS3 Revealed CHAPTER TWO: WORKING WITH OBJECTS
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Chapter 2 Lessons Work with vector tools Modify multiple vector objects Modify color Apply filters to objects and text Apply a style to text FireworksChapter 2 2
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Understanding Vector Objects Can modify vector object properties with great flexibility Can alter appearance by grouping, combining paths, or adjusting alignment Can apply a solid color, gradient color, or a texture FireworksChapter 2 3
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Understanding Vector Objects Can adjust the stroke appearance Stroke, Fill, and Filters sections on the Property inspector Changing the order in which effects appear in the Filters list on the Property inspector FireworksChapter 2 4
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Lesson 1 Work with Vector Tools In this lesson, you will: Create paths and objects using vector tools Modify paths and objects using vector tools FireworksChapter 2 5
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Lesson 1 Understanding Vector Tools and Paths Vector object can be Straight or curved path Combination of open, closed, straight, or curved paths Path segments connect anchor points Path is always editable by adding, deleting, or moving points FireworksChapter 2 6
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Figure 1: Points on paths Drag point handles to adjust curve Curve point Corner point FireworksChapter 2 7
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Lesson 1 Using the Pen Tool and the Subselection Tool Pen tool Add or delete points on a path Subselection tool Move points on a path Both tools Convert corner and curve points to each other Modify point handles to adjust curves FireworksChapter 2 8
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Lesson 1 Using the Pen Tool and the Subselection Tool Bézier curves: two-dimensional curves in a vector object Path scrubber tools Alter a path’s appearance based on pressure and speed of stroke FireworksChapter 2 9
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Lesson 2 Modify Multiple Vector Objects In this lesson, you will: Create, copy, align and combine paths of vector objects using the Punch command Group objects FireworksChapter 2 10
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Lesson 2 Aligning and Grouping Objects Align and distribute objects using Align commands on Modify menu Align panel Group objects into single object Group command on Modify menu Can ungroup at any time Can modify properties for entire group FireworksChapter 2 11
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Lesson 2 Combining the Paths of Multiple Objects Combine Paths commands: applied to two or more ungrouped vector objects Join Split Union Intersect Punch Crop FireworksChapter 2 12
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Figure 11: Sample Combine Path commands Original objects Join includes all points of all paths Union path is sum of all paths FireworksChapter 2 13
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Figure 11: Sample Combine Path commands Punch outlines top object through path Intersect area is common to all paths Crop uses area of top path to remove those below FireworksChapter 2 14
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Figure 20: Grouped objects Paths combined with Punch command Grouped objects FireworksChapter 2 15
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Lesson 3 Modify Color In this lesson, you will: Apply a gradient fill to an object Modify a gradient fill FireworksChapter 2 16
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Lesson 3 Understanding Fills and Gradients Fill types available Solid Gradient Web Dither Pattern FireworksChapter 2 17
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Lesson 3 Understanding Fills and Gradients Pattern fills: bitmap images with complex schemes and textures Can use preset patterns Can create a new pattern Figure 21: Pattern categories FireworksChapter 2 18
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Lesson 3 Understanding Fills and Gradients Gradient: two or more colors that blend into each in a fixed design Gradient tool on the Tools panel Edit Gradient pop-up window modifies gradient, colors, opacity, and transitions FireworksChapter 2 19
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Figure 27: Adjusting fill handles Round handles adjust gradient placement Square handles adjust gradient width FireworksChapter 2 20
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Lesson 4 Apply Filters to Objects and Text In this lesson, you will: Add filters to objects, including text Change the order of filters in the Filters list FireworksChapter 2 21
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Lesson 4 Understanding Filters Apply to any object from the Filters section of the Property inspector Known as Live Effects because you can edit them Similar to filters, labs, or renders in other programs Can change order of filters in the Filters list FireworksChapter 2 22
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Figure 29: Filter categories FireworksChapter 2 23
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Lesson 4 Using the Filters menu Contains commands that correspond to many features in the Filters section Not editable after you apply them Can only undo the action of applying a filter during current work session FireworksChapter 2 24
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Lesson 4 Filters and File Size Enabled filters generally contribute to increased file size Disabling a filter instead of deleting it does not significantly add to file size Some filters decrease file size For example: Blur, Blur More, Gaussian Blur filters FireworksChapter 2 25
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Lesson 4 Understanding Transparency Can adjust the transparency of an image or effect Controlled by opacity settings on Property inspector 100%: completely opaque 0%: completely transparent FireworksChapter 2 26
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Lesson 5 Apply a Style to Text In this lesson, you will: Apply a style to text Add a new text style to the Styles list FireworksChapter 2 27
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Lesson 5 Using Styles in Documents Styles: preset attributes, such as color and texture Applied to objects and text Can create a custom style and add it to Styles panel Figure 35: Style applied to objects FireworksChapter 2 28
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Figure 40: New Style dialog box Selected properties will be applied when style is applied FireworksChapter 2 29
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Lesson 5 Using Plug-ins Plug-in: adds features to an application Can install plug-ins from other software applications into Fireworks Plug-ins are platform-specific FireworksChapter 2 30
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Lesson 5 Using Adobe Photoshop Plug-ins and Features Preferences dialog box Folders tab contains options for Photoshop plug-ins, textures, and patterns Import tab allows you to determine how Fireworks translates Photoshop layers and text FireworksChapter 2 31
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Summary Chapter 2 Tasks Work with vector tools Modify multiple vector objects Modify color Apply filters to objects and text Apply a style to text FireworksChapter 2 32
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