Orbiting Text in Fireworks

Recently a Fireworks user asked, “I know how to attach text to a path, but how do I make it look like the text is on the rings of Saturn and orbiting a planet?” With just a few tweaks to text attached to a path and a little bit of skewing, we can create this…
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Creating Custom Command Panel Icons for Adobe Fireworks

One of the best features of Adobe Fireworks is the ability to extend its functionality with custom commands and command panels. However, most third-party command panels do not have their own icons for the workspace, and when you install them they are assigned the default command panel icons. Unfortunately, these icons do not represent the…
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All Vector Buttons in Fireworks CS5

Custom-designed buttons have come a long way. We’re no longer tied to the standard HTML buttons dropped into our designs by the browsers, and there are many, many button styles out there.  We see quick tutorials on how to create more complex button designs with gloss, shine, depth, shadow, texture, and general “make you want…
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Adobe Fireworks Tutorials and Downloads at Fireworks Zone

The team over at Fireworks Zone have pulled together a great list articles and tutorials highlighting, explaining, and demonstrating the new and updated features in Adobe Fireworks CS5. Check it out: Device Central Integration Selection Commands Text Overflow Indicator FXG 2.0 Support Text Enhancements Document Templates ASE Color Swatch Support Compound Shape Tools MXI Files…
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