Just to mention a different method using a different tool: in fireworks: create a rounded rectangle. position it over the image. select both the rectangle and the image. use punch action under transform menu. I find it easier to cut / joing / slice things in fireworks. May be that's just me. Cheers, -- Volkan Ozcelik +>Yep! I'm blogging! : http://www.volkanozcelik.com/volkanozcelik/blog/ +> My projects/studies/trials/errors : http://www.sarmal.com/