Arranging Objects On A Layer; Using Layers - MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS 2-USING FIREWORKS Use Manual

Arranging objects on a layer

Arranging objects on the same layer
To Do this
Move an object Select the object and choose
forward on the Modify > Arrange > Bring
same layer Forward.
Move an object Select the object and choose
to the front of Modify > Arrange > Bring to
a layer Front.
Move an object Select the object and choose
backward on Modify > Arrange > Send
the same layer Backward.
Move an object Select the object and choose
to the back of Modify > Arrange > Send to
a layer Back.
Use the Arrange commands to change the stacking
order of objects. However, you may not see the change in
the stacking order if the objects are not overlapping.
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Using layers

Layers divide a Fireworks document into discrete
planes, as though the graphic components were drawn
on separate tracing paper overlays. Each object in a
graphic resides on a layer. Create all layers before you
draw, or add layers as needed.
Only objects on visible, unlocked layers are editable. The
canvas is below all other layers, but it is not actually a
layer. Change the canvas color by choosing Modify >
Document > Canvas Color and then selecting a different
canvas color.
The name of the active layer is highlighted. Drawn,
imported, or pasted objects initially reside on the active
layer.
Choose a different frame.
Lock or unlock a layer.
Show or hide a layer.
Layers panel
Add, duplicate, rename,
and delete layers. Hide
and show layers. Lock
and unlock layers.
View and rearrange the
stacking order of layers.