A variety of resources are available for learning Fireworks, including a printed manual, a help system you can launch from the application, and several Web-based information sources.
Fireworks Help is available whenever the Fireworks application is active. It contains the same material as this guide.
When you choose Search in Fireworks Help, a Java security window may appear, asking for permission to read files on your hard disk. You must grant this permission for the search to work. The applet does not write anything to your hard disk, nor does it read any files outside the HTML Help pages.
Fireworks Tour is a Shockwave movie included in Fireworks Help. It is an animated introduction to the key features in Fireworks and can be found in the Overview topic of the Tutorial.
The movie requires the Shockwave 7 player for your Web browser. You can download the latest Shockwave player from the Macromedia Web site at http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/.
Fireworks tutorial is an interactive introduction to the key features in Fireworks that can be completed in less than 1 hour. If you are new to Fireworks, start learning by completing the tutorial. It includes common Fireworks tasks such as optimizing GIFs and JPEGs, and creating animations and rollovers.
Fireworks application contains many dialog boxes and ToolTips designed to assist you in using the program. ToolTips appear when your pointer pauses over a user interface element. Helpful messages appear when you attempt to use certain tools incorrectly.
Using Fireworks includes information about basic and advanced Fireworks features.
Extending Fireworks includes information about writing JavaScript to automate Fireworks tasks. Nearly every command or setting in Fireworks can be controlled using special JavaScript commands that Fireworks can interpret.
Fireworks Support Center Web site is updated regularly with the latest information on Fireworks, plus advice from expert users, advanced topics, examples, tips, and updates. Check the Support Center for news on Fireworks and how to get the most out of the program at http://www.macromedia.com/support/fireworks/.
Fireworks discussion group provides a lively exchange for Fireworks users, technical support representatives, and the Fireworks development team. Use a newsgroup reader to go to news://forums.macromedia.com/macromedia.fireworks.