Create
a New Image
To create a new image, select File >New.
Your display should be similar to the screen shown below.
The "New Document" dialog box appears in the middle
of your screen. This is used to configure setting for your new
document. We would like our banner to be 600 pixels wide, 150 pixels
high, have 72 ppi resolution (the default), and have a transparent
background (Canvas Color).
Modify the "New Document" dialog box with these settings.
It should be similar to the one shown below:
Click "OK". Fireworks creates the new image canvas according
to your specifications and the window below appears on your screen.
Take a minute to familiarize yourself with it.
- The "Untitled-1.png" in the Title Bar is the name
of the file at this point. (Your file may be named Untitled-1.png.)
- The image type png is the native image format for Fireworks,
we will convert your logo to a gif or jpg format later.
- The checkerboard pattern in the window indicates a transparent
background canvas -- don't worry your final image will not have
a checkerboard pattern background.
- The "Original" tab is initially selected and indicates
the image may be edited. We will work with "Preview" later.
- The "@ 100%" indicates that the image is displayed
at "100%" of its size.
If you look at the bottom right of this window you will notice
the document size (600x150), display magnification (currently
100%) and a number of icons. Place your mouse over each icon to
for a brief description of its purpose.
Continue with the next page to begin editing
your company logo banner. |
