Short Order Macromedia Fireworks 2, an illustrated step-by-step guide, is part of a new series published by Hayden Books.
Each guide breaks down the featured application into tasks. Tasks are grouped by type, and each task is self-contained so you can easily locate a task and by following the steps, achieve the desired results.
Tasks are not tutorials, but instead are written so you can apply the steps to your particular job. Tasks are heavily illustrated and supplemented by tips and notes to cover variations, exceptions and related information.
We wrote the Fireworks guide for designers and artists who create graphics for the web. As designers ourselves who work with a variety of programs, we think Fireworks' web-focused, all-in-one approach is a great solution to the inefficiencies of other web graphic production processes.
Our book covers the gamut of Fireworks' capabilities, including:

• importing and exporting web graphics,
• creating bitmap and vector graphics,
• batch processing,
• creating and using scriptlets,
• processing images with PhotoOptics filters,
• creating animated GIFs with Symbols and Instances,
• using Fireworks with other software programs,
• using Fireworks for other purposes besides the web.