Pictures inside shapes
Here is a cool feature from fireworks where you can put pictures in any shape you would like to put it in to. All you need to do is follow these easy steps and you'll have pictures in any shape in no time.
Step 1: Make the shape you desire using the fireworks toolbar on the left
Step 2: Open the image in Fireworks and then cut it.
Step 3: Click on the shape and the go to edit>paste inside. The picture is in the shape now, to move the picture around click on the picture and then click on the dot in the center and adjust the picture to your liking. Play around with the tools to see what other fun stuff you can do.
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