Web Design How To Guide
Design Techniques and FAQs
This page is dedicated to helping web design beginners get some answers. For more detailed tutorials please visit our Web Design Tutorials section that includes: Dreamweaver Tutorials, Flash Tutorials and Fireworks Tutorials.- How to create a glossy button?
- How to resize a vector graphic?
- How to make images with transparent background?
- How to export a transparent image with white in it?
- How to fade out a bitmap image?
- How to use the same vector mask for multiple images?
- How to Draw Curves?
- How to modify the shape of text in Fireworks?
- How to optimize GIF images when using gradient effect?
- How to use Fireworks PNG in Photoshop?
- How to add a shadow in Fireworks? How to add a 3-dimensional shadow in Fireworks?
How to create a glossy button?
To easily create glossy buttons read our Buttons tutorial.
How to resize a vector graphic?
You can resize a vector graphic or image using the Scale Tool or the 9-Slice Scaling Tool if the object is a rounded rectangle, for example a button. Read our Resize Vector tutorial
How to make images with transparent background?
Read our Transparent Background tutorial for this.
How to export a transparent image with white in it?
If your background is white and your image also has white in it you'll need to use Alpha transparency. Read our Transparent Background tutorial for this. If your image has a shadow or glow effect it is better to use PNG as the export file type.
How to fade out a bitmap image?
You can easily fade out bitmap images using Fireworks. Read our Photo Montage Effect tutorial to learn how to do this.
How to use the same vector mask for multiple images?
You can reuse the same masking effect without changing or adjusting the gradients. Read our Masking tutorial to know how.
How to Draw Curves?
The pen tool can be used to draw curves. Beginners may find it difficult to handle the pen tool so read our tutorial to get this right.
How to modify the shape of text in Fireworks?
You can change the shape of your text in Fireworks by using the convert to Paths technique. Tip: Always keep a copy of your original text using the font in case you need to reuse it.
How to optimize GIF images when using gradient effect?
Learn to optimize your GIF images containing gradients via our Optimize GIFs tutorial.
How to use Fireworks PNG in Photoshop?
Fireworks PNG files can now be used effectively in Photoshop. Read our Fireworks PNG in Photoshop tutorial to know how to do this.
How to add a shadow in Fireworks? How to add a 3-dimensional shadow in Fireworks?
There are two ways t to Add a Shadow to a graphic in Fireworks - The Drop Shadow Filter and the Add Shadow Command. For more detail read our Shadow tutorial.