Foundation Fireworks CS4

4.1. Using the Vector tools

The Vector tools (see Figure 4-1) can be found in the main Tools palette. To save space in the main palette, related tools are stacked, as indicated by the small down arrow next to certain tool icons. To select a tool other than the one displayed, click and hold to display the tool options. Let's take some time to look at the vector drawing tools Fireworks provides and explore how these help us create common graphics in everyday situations.

Figure 4-1. The Vector tools section of the Tools palette in Fireworks CS4

4.1.1. Line tool

The Line tool is a very basic tool, and it does exactly what you think it does—it ...