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Slicing Images on Gimp

When slicing an image on Gimp is there a way to slice using rectangular selections, similar to how Adobe Fireworks functions? I'm looking for a free alternative to FW for work just in case I can't ...
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How to read Fireworks PNG layers without Fireworks [duplicate]

I can't seem to find a program that can read the extra data in Fireworks png files. Other programs like gimp will only give me the flattened version without layers. Does anyone know of a program? I ...
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How do I restore the main toolbar in Adobe Fireworks CS6 on Mac?

My main toolbar in Fireworks CS6 on Mac went away. I'm referring to the one that has the un-do, re-do, import/export, save, bring to front, etc. type icons. For the life of me, I cannot find an ...
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How can I use Font Awesome in Photoshop and Fireworks?

So I downloaded Font Awesome and installed the font. Now I'd like to use this font in my designs in Photoshop and Fireworks. How would I do that?
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Photoshop CS5 can't see layers in fireworks png

I got png fireworks with layers from job to slice. I have only Photoshop, but they said I could open it in Photoshop. I try to open this but, I have only prompt: "This PNG contains additional data for ...
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How can I create a 24-bit PNG with alpha and no transparency in Fireworks CS3?

We're creating icons for a mobile app, and the developers have asked for very specific files. One needs to be 48px x 48px and has to be a 24-bit PNG with alpha and no transparency. I'm using ...
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Fireworks CS5 & CS6 - Export as HTML ignores settings such as background repeat and page alignment

I'm trying to export my prototype as HTML, but for some reason, the HTML setup settings are ignored. I've set a background image that needs to be repeated. Despite that, the background image isn't ...
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Pixel value for rounded corners in Fireworks?

Im using Fireworks CS5. I need to make a rectangle with rounded corners. There is a tool for this but I cant set the radius in pixels, which I need to do. I think there is a way of doing this to a ...
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Trying to learn Fireworks - Driving me nuts

I have been using Photoshop for the past 3+ years for Web Development until today I stumbled across Adobe Fireworks. After reading online I found that Fireworks seems to be better for the job. So I ...
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Keep alpha transparency in indexed PNG from Fireworks when batch resizing using convert (ImageMagick)

I have a special case where I'm using alpha transparency in indexed PNGs from Fireworks to keep the file size of PNG's in an iOS game down. (That is, indexed colors like an 8bit PNG but alpha ...
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Make the extension .fw.png open in a different program to .png?

I want files ending in .fw.png to open in Adobe Fireworks but I want regular .png files to open in my standard image viewer program. Is this possible?
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Adobe Fireworks CS5 Installation fails with Error Code 7

I have problems installing Adobe Fireworks CS5 and it fails with Error Code 7. What could be causing this?
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Is it possible to view objects within a layer in Inkscape?

In Fireworks, or Photoshop, or GIMP your layer list also includes the objects within each layer. I've just started exploring Inkscape and can't seem to find this functionality. Some googling reveals a ...
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Fireworks running slowly, objects disappearing from animation

I created a simple animation in Fireworks, but it apparently has disappeared. A small sphere which appears in the first frame (or state) is visible. Although it is supposed to start moving, it however ...
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conversion of bitmap to vector image

I need to convert a bitmap image (.png) into a vector in Adobe Fireworks. I selected the image using the magic wand, did modify marquee and then convert to path. However it just creates a blue color ...
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PNG file that says JPEG(Document) in Fireworks

I recived a layerd PNG file from my designer. The problem is that the file even though it is a PNG says JPEG(Document) in the left corner of the preview window in Fireworks. B/c of that I cannot save ...
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Adobe Fireworks CS4 won't proceed past License Agreement

I've been using Adobe Fireworks CS4 for about 12 months, and every time it loads it has asked me to accept the license agreement. Adobe support did not know how to fix this. In the last few days, ...
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Fireworks CS4 create curved shadows

I can't figure out how to do this in Fireworks: A curved box shadow so it looks like it's peeling. Any help appreciated! All I can find are photo shop tutorials.
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Why don't I have an animation control bar in fireworks cs4 on the mac?

following along with the Lynda.com tutorial, and it demonstrates using a little animation control bar at the base of the doument window, but mine is not there!! I can't find the setting to turn it on,...
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Photoshop Vs Fireworks [closed]

What are the benefits of using one over the other. I know Fireworks better then photoshop but the general de-facto out there is photoshop. What makes Photoshop better?
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Fill gradient numerically(by entering values)

In Fireworks or Photoshop, is there any way to fill gradient with numerical precision? I'm not talking about setting up gradient but to fill/apply it.
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Adobe Fireworks CS4 and CS5 are very slow on a Mac

I have Adobe CS5 installed on my iMac. I use Mac OS X 10.6.4 Most of the time i use Fireworks, that is very slow. It catches the screen for a few seconds, while i moving objects, manipulate with ...
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How to download Adobe Fireworks CS4 now that CS5 is in the pipeline?

Last year I licensed Fireworks CS4 for Mac and downloaded the installer. I just rebuilt my computer and I need to reinstall but I can't find anywhere to download the Fireworks CS4 installer because ...
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Is it possible to build a webpage in Fireworks

I've been building a simple webpage in Fireworks that is very similar to one that we have on our website currently. I just want to make sure that before I go to far I will actually be able to upload ...
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Linux Programs for pulling measurements from graphics

As a front-end developer, I'm often given graphics of web sites and told pretty much, "Make it work." I've recently started working on Linux 100% of the time and was wondering if there's any programs ...
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Opening a vector graphics file

I obtained a free graphic from link text and when I open it in photoshop 7, or fireworks 8 the image comes up, but I can't select the individual image I want (the telephone) for example. I'm not ...
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Fireworks CS3 crashes when I try to open it on Windows 7

I've just installed Win 7 and the CS3 web premium collection. Its pretty much a clean install ( about a week old ), but for some reason every time I open Fireworks it crashes with the error 'The ...
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Fireworks CS4: Creating/Adding Guides

How do I create a guide for every 18 pixels? It's too tiresome to manually create them for a project with 1500px.
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How to read Fireworks PNG multilayer files without Fireworks

I recieved a couple of Fireworks PNG files. Fireworks has a special format for saving several source images in layers in the png file. How can I read these without having Fireworks installed? (im ...
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Issue with Fireworks 8 on Vista/Windows 7 and Aero

When I run Fireworks 8 on Vista or Windows 7, Windows disables Aero Glass. I click on the notification bubble and get to the Aero Troubleshooter, which runs (while Fireworks is still open) and when it'...
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Is it possible to copy and paste a gradient fill color in Adobe Fireworks?

I've got a series of button graphics that need to have the same gradient fill color. I'm a Photoshop guy, so I'm in uncharted territory here.
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