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10th May : Web Design Workflow

This is the first part of my web site design work flow. Recently I have been designing a new single page site and will list the process in its design here.  Its in note form and comment if you require any further detail at any stage.      Read More →

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Web Site Workflow – Part 1

I have busy designing a new site lately.  While doing this I thought it would be interesting to document my  work flow. As always this is in note form giving you a general overview of what to do. If you require more detail on any stage then please comment and I will answer. Part 1 – Preparation (1) Discuss the requirement with client (2) Submit... [Read more of this review]

Making a Multi Page Web Site in Fireworks

This tutorial assumes you have already created a web page with navigation. - Open the Page Panel and right click on your page. Then select “Set as Master Page”. - Click on each nav button in turn and set the link in the Properties pane (index.html) - Right click on the Master Page in the pages panel and select Duplicat. Then name it. -... [Read more of this review]

Firefox Web Tools

The Firefox web browser can be a superb tool for web designers.  A number of add ons are available to allow sites to be analaysed and coding techniques tested.  No good web designer should be without it.  Here is a list of must have add ons : Firebug : Link FireFTP : Link YSlow : Link ColorZilla : Link Abduction : Link Webdeveloper : Link  Read More →

Colour in Fireworks

Swatches Once a swatch is assigned, it will always load unless removed. To assign a colour from the swatch panel Open a canvas and place a shape on it. Ensure the swatch panle is open Windows/Swatches. In the properties panel either select its fill or outline Now pick desired colour from the swatch panel. Assigning and Loading Swatches In the swatch... [Read more of this review]

Fireworks Bitmap Tools

Marquee and Oval Tools These tools allow you to create a selection. Then you can apply things to that selection. Lasso Tool With this tool you are able to make a free hand selection. Magic Wand This will select areas automatically based on pixel colors Pencil and Paint Brush Permanent Markers Rubber Stamp Use the ALT key to select sample point. Then... [Read more of this review]

Fireworks Vector Tools

Fireworks vector tools are tocated in the left hand tool panel. They produce scaleable art. The Pen Tool To create a straight line click and release a start point and an double click to ceate the end point.  To continue the line just single click the points making sure you either double click the last point or close the vector by selecting the last... [Read more of this review]

Symbols in Fireworks

Symbols are master copies of an image or group of images. Each laid down instance is a copy of the master symbol. Updating the master updates all the instances. Ideal for creating your master template with things like the banner, footer and navigation. Symbols are stored in the “Document Library”. They can be dragged in and scaled.  They... [Read more of this review]

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