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USING FIREWORKS CS4
Selecting and transforming objects
View numeric transformation information
Use the Info panel to view numeric transformation information for the currently selected object. The information
updates as you edit the object.
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Select Window > Info.
9-slice scaling
9-slice scaling lets you scale vector and bitmap objects without distorting their geometry, retaining the look of key
elements like text or rounded corners.
Fireworks provides two methods of 9-slice scaling: symbol scaling with permanent slicing guides you can readjust, and
standard scaling with temporary guides you apply once. Symbol scaling is ideal for objects you plan to reuse many
times. Standard scaling is ideal for quick, one-time adjustments to bitmap objects or basic shapes that you're
incorporating into design mockups.
For a video tutorial on creating scalable objects with 9-slice scaling, see www.adobe.com/go/lrvid4036_fw. For a
demonstrative example of using 9-slice scaling, see the article by Sarthak Singhal at
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/fireworks/articles/9-slice_scaling.html.
To achieve the most flexible scaling, make the center slice as large as possible. (When you dramatically shrink an
object, Fireworks limits surrounding slices to their original size.)
More Help topics
"Symbols" on page 146
"Open graphics created in other
"Guides and Grids
preferences" on page 280
9-slicing symbols
Apply 9-slice guides to a symbol
Double click the symbol or button to enter symbol-editing mode.
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In the Properties panel, select Enable for 9-slice Scaling Guides.
Move the guides and place them appropriately on the button or symbol. Make sure that the parts of the symbol that
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you don't want to be distorted when scaling (for example the corners) are outside the guides.
9-slice scaling guides positioned so that corners aren't distorted when the button is resized.
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(Optional) Lock the guides: In the Properties panel, select Lock for 9-slice scaling guides.
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applications" on page 9
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