Fireworks 4 Examples and Operations (With Disc) (With Disc)

Author: Xi Bing
Publisher: Beijing Hope Electronics Press
Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: This series of books is specifically designed as fundamental reading for beginners and intermediate users who want to learn and master specialized knowledge and operational skills in a relatively short time. This book introduces the functions of the latest popular web image creation software, Fireworks4, through numerous compelling examples. Fireworks4 is the latest version of Macromedia's Fireworks, offering numerous improvements over Fireworks3. These improvements include: an enhanced user interface, improved and enhanced layer and frame panels, the ability to easily create rollover images using the "drag-and-drop" method, the ability to create pop-up menus, enhanced animation capabilities, and better coordination with Dreamweaver through the "round-trip table" feature. The book consists of 14 chapters, covering topics such as an introduction to Fireworks4, basic operations, object editing, vector object drawing and editing, applying colors, strokes, and fills, creating and editing text, editing bitmap objects, applying effects and styles, layers and masks, creating image maps and slices, symbols, buttons, and navigation bars, creating animations, optimizing and outputting files, and a collection of case studies. This book adheres strictly to the principle of "application-first" when introducing various software. It begins with an overview of the software's functions, followed by one or more specific examples, allowing readers to truly learn through practice and vice versa. The content is comprehensive, well-structured, and rich in examples. Each chapter includes exercises and thought questions to facilitate learning. This book is intended for beginners and intermediate readers and serves as the best reference for readers using Fireworks4 for web design. It is also the preferred textbook for universities, colleges, and various computer training programs. The content of the book's CD-ROM is the electronic version of this edition.