Fireworks shapes

Here are some handy tips when working with shapes in Fireworks :

Combine shapes together
Select the shapes to combine
In top menu – Modify/Combine Paths/Union

Punch Shapes out (Cookie Punch)
Position two shapes with cut out tool on top
Select both shapes
In top menu – Modify/Combine paths/Punch

Importing an image to your size
In top menu – Import/File/Select the image/Open
Click and drag for size

Putting round corners on an image
Place an image on canvas
Position a new white rectangle over it (mask)
Round its Corners
Select both images
In top menu – Modify/Mask/Group as mask
Image below can be repositioned using thumb

Copying Shapes
Click and hold on the shape. Then press ALT. Move mouse to drag out another copy.
(If you hold the shift key out it will keep it on same axis)
 - Modify/Group : To group shapes
 - Modify/Transform/Flip : To flip shapes

Confine restraints (Drag a circle)
Hold Shift and drag

Styles
Pre defined styles can be applied to any shape.

1. Create a shape
2. Select a style from the styles panel on the right.
3. If you press Alt+Drag on a styled shape, you will create an identical one. If you then edit ti and click on thr “Redefine Style” button in the properties panel. The edited style is applied to all shape instances.

Notes
Use the Cut tool  and Shift key to cut shapes up (utilise grid lines)