[thelist] Graphics Art Question - Fireworks MX

[Ryan Tames]

On 8 Dec 2003 at 16:04, Rob Smith wrote:

I've never used fireWorks, however:

in most  current graphics applications, you use the vector
(pen or shape) tool, and make a shape, and then covert that from
a path too a selection.

Also you could fill it with a solid color on a new layer, and use the
auto-selection tool on the solid color, and change layers; Using that selection,
on the layer you want to use it on.

Also, you could use a shape, like the second option above,
convert it to black and white, and then convert it to a mask.
>From the mask, (if present) use the 'mask -> selection' option,
and apply it to the layer you want it on.

Hmmm...

theres probally two other ways:

1) use the rounded corner selection tool.

2) combine two selections into one. the first being
the base shape, and the others being circles, set to the
proper place to round the corners.


> Hello,
> 
> I have an image in Fireworks MX (PC) and I have two options on the
> marquee tool: square and circle. However, I want a marquee selection
> that has rounded corners.
> 
> Now, I've stumbled across one method but it's not what I'm after. I
> select the square tool and on the properties, I select feather and
> notch up the ticker to about 10. I make my selection, ctr+shift+i
> (invert) and then delete. I get this neat rounded corner square
> selection, but with feathered edges. :-?
> 
> Can you offer the how to?
> 
> Rob Smith
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