Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support Mac OS X v10.6.8 or v10.7. Adobe Creative Suite 3, 4, 5, CS5.5, and CS6 applications support Mac OS X Mountain Lion (v10.8) when installed on Intel-based systems. 1 GB of RAM 2 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space. Adobe Creative Suite (CS) is a collection of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications made by Adobe Systems. The collection consists of Adobe's applications (e.g., Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign), that are based on various technologies (e.g., PostScript, PDF, Flash).
Developer(s) | Adobe Systems |
---|---|
Final release | CS6 (12) / May 7, 2012; 8 years ago |
Operating system | Windows, macOS |
Type | Raster graphics editor, vector graphics editor |
License | Trialware |
Website | www.adobe.com/products/fireworks/ |
Adobe Fireworks (formerly Macromedia Fireworks) is a discontinued bitmap and vector graphics editor, which Adobe acquired in 2005. Fireworks is made for web designers for rapidly creating website prototypes and application interfaces. Its features include slices, which are segments of an image that are converted to HTML elements, and the ability to add hotspots, which are segments of an image that are converted to hyperlinks. It is designed to integrate with other Adobe products such as Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Flash. It was available as either a standalone product or bundled with Adobe Creative Suite. Older versions were bundled with Macromedia Studio.
On May 6, 2013, Adobe announced that Fireworks would be phased out, citing the increasing overlap in functionality with its other products such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Edge. Adobe will continue to provide security updates and perhaps bug fixes for the current version of Fireworks, but does not plan to add any new features beyond what is in Fireworks CS6.[1]
User interface[edit]
Fireworks' user interface is consistent with the rest of Adobe Creative Suite, similar to that of Adobe Photoshop. On macOS, it is possible to display the application in multiple document interface mode or the standard viewing mode where all toolbars float freely on the screen.
Features[edit]
Hierarchical layers[edit]
All the layers can be accessed from the Layers panel. Layers may be wider or taller than the image itself. However, the final image is produced by hiding those areas that exit image boundary.
Smart guides[edit]
Fireworks supports guides, horizontal or vertical lines that act like a real-world ruler to help drawing, content placement and image composition. A user may place one or more guides on the image at any time and use it as a visual aid. For instance a guide is useful when a piece of text must be placed in line with another graphical item. Additionally, the user may enable the snap feature of the Fireworks, which causes objects (pieces of image, text or layers) drag to the vicinity of a guide to snap to it. Access hard drive from anywhere.
The smart guides however, are not placed by users. They are areas of the image that may interest the user such as the image boundaries, middle of the image or general boundaries of another object. When a user drags an object, Fireworks tries to guess what the user intends to do with the object and draws temporary visual and placement aids. This feature was added with the release of CS4.[2]
Symbols[edit]
Reusable elements can be designated as symbols and placed at multiple pages or on the same page. When the master symbol is edited, Fireworks propagates the change to all instances of that symbol.
9-slice scaling[edit]
This feature ensures that rounded rectangles maintain their roundness when transformed depending on where the guides are placed. CS4 has this feature exposed as a tool. With this feature introduction in CS3 version, its usage was limited to symbols.
Image optimization[edit]
Fireworks was created specifically for web production.[3] Since not every user may be in possession of a fast Internet connection, it is at the best interest of the web developers to optimize the size of their digital contents. In terms of image compression, Fireworks has a better compression rate than Photoshop with JPEG, PNG and GIF images.[4]
Adobe Creative Suite integration[edit]
Fireworks understands the Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator file formats (.psd
and .ai
files) as well as Encapsulated PostScript format (.eps
files).
Export[edit]
Fireworks can export images to multiple file formats including PNG, JPEG, GIF, Animated GIF, TIFF, SWF, BMP, WBMP and PDF. It can also export to SVG (with the help of a free Export extension[5]) and FXG 2.0. Fireworks can export to HTML by converting slices to HTML elements.
States[edit]
Previously known as frames, states are used for animation purposes. They are also used for defining behaviors in cases of symbol buttons like Up, Down, Over (changing the visual style of buttons on click, release, and hover with the mouse).
Version history[edit]
- 1998: Macromedia Fireworks
- 1999: Macromedia Fireworks 2
- 2000: Macromedia Fireworks 3
- 2001: Macromedia Fireworks 4
- 2002: Macromedia Fireworks MX (v6.0)
- 2003: Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 (v7.0)
- 2005: Macromedia Fireworks 8
- 2007: Adobe Fireworks CS3 (v9.0)
- 2008: Adobe Fireworks CS4 (v10.0)
- 2010: Adobe Fireworks CS5 (v11.0)
- 2011: Adobe Fireworks CS5.1 (v11.1)
- 2012: Adobe Fireworks CS6 (v12.0)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'The Future of Adobe Fireworks'. Adobe. 2013-05-06. Archived from the original on 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^West, Tommi (2007-03-01). 'Design Learning Guide for Fireworks: Using Smart Guides and tooltips for precise positioning and layout'. Archived from the original on 2009-06-11. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- ^'JPEG Optimization: The Fireworks Advantage'. Assorted garbage. 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2009-12-04.
- ^'Fireworks vs Photoshop Compression'. Web Designer wall. 2009-10-30. Retrieved 2009-12-04.
- ^'Export', Extensions, Abe all.
Further reading[edit]
- Bullock, Joshua. 'Developing A Design Workflow In Adobe Fireworks'. smashingmagazine.com. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- De Cock, Benjamin (2012-05-07). 'Refining Your Design In Adobe Fireworks'. Smashing magazine. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- Howells, Leigh. '10 Reasons why I prefer Fireworks to Photoshop for Web Design'. Boag world. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- Reinegger, André. '50 reasons NOT to use Photoshop for Web Design'. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- Reinegger, André. 'Create Interactive Prototypes With Adobe Fireworks'. Smashing magazine. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- Rana, Sunalini. '27 Finest Adobe Fireworks Tutorials'. SloDive. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
External links[edit]
- Official website
Developer(s) | Adobe Systems |
---|---|
Initial release | April 4, 2005; 15 years ago |
Stable release | CC 2021 (11.0.1) / January 11, 2021; 58 days ago[1] |
Operating system | [2]Windows, macOS |
Platform | x64 |
Type | Digital asset management |
License | Freeware |
Website | www.adobe.com/products/bridge.html |
Adobe Bridge is a free digital asset management app made by Adobe Systems and first released with Adobe Creative Suite 2. It is a mandatory component of Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe eLearning Suite, Adobe Technical Communication Suite and Adobe Photoshop CS2[3] through CS6. Starting with Creative Cloud, however, it has become an optional component downloaded via Creative Cloud subscription.
Details[edit]
Adobe Bridge is often used to organize files by renaming a group of them at once, assigning colored labels or star ratings assigned to files from the respective Adobe software suite, edit embedded or associated XMP and IPTC Information Interchange Modelmetadata, or sort or categorize them based on their metadata. It can use these options through different versions of a file that is part of an Adobe Version Cue project. However, it lacks the photo editing functions of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, which are carried out by the Camera Raw plugin, coming with Adobe Photoshop. Image files can be shown in different sized thumbnails, slide shows or lists. Each folder, which can be bookmarked, has a cache file for speeding up rendering time of images when viewing a thumbnail. The cache can be in one central location or in individual folders.[4]
Adobe Bridge can be invoked from within all components of Creative Suite except Adobe Acrobat.[5]
Reusable elements can be designated as symbols and placed at multiple pages or on the same page. When the master symbol is edited, Fireworks propagates the change to all instances of that symbol.
9-slice scaling[edit]
This feature ensures that rounded rectangles maintain their roundness when transformed depending on where the guides are placed. CS4 has this feature exposed as a tool. With this feature introduction in CS3 version, its usage was limited to symbols.
Image optimization[edit]
Fireworks was created specifically for web production.[3] Since not every user may be in possession of a fast Internet connection, it is at the best interest of the web developers to optimize the size of their digital contents. In terms of image compression, Fireworks has a better compression rate than Photoshop with JPEG, PNG and GIF images.[4]
Adobe Creative Suite integration[edit]
Fireworks understands the Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator file formats (.psd
and .ai
files) as well as Encapsulated PostScript format (.eps
files).
Export[edit]
Fireworks can export images to multiple file formats including PNG, JPEG, GIF, Animated GIF, TIFF, SWF, BMP, WBMP and PDF. It can also export to SVG (with the help of a free Export extension[5]) and FXG 2.0. Fireworks can export to HTML by converting slices to HTML elements.
States[edit]
Previously known as frames, states are used for animation purposes. They are also used for defining behaviors in cases of symbol buttons like Up, Down, Over (changing the visual style of buttons on click, release, and hover with the mouse).
Version history[edit]
- 1998: Macromedia Fireworks
- 1999: Macromedia Fireworks 2
- 2000: Macromedia Fireworks 3
- 2001: Macromedia Fireworks 4
- 2002: Macromedia Fireworks MX (v6.0)
- 2003: Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 (v7.0)
- 2005: Macromedia Fireworks 8
- 2007: Adobe Fireworks CS3 (v9.0)
- 2008: Adobe Fireworks CS4 (v10.0)
- 2010: Adobe Fireworks CS5 (v11.0)
- 2011: Adobe Fireworks CS5.1 (v11.1)
- 2012: Adobe Fireworks CS6 (v12.0)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'The Future of Adobe Fireworks'. Adobe. 2013-05-06. Archived from the original on 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^West, Tommi (2007-03-01). 'Design Learning Guide for Fireworks: Using Smart Guides and tooltips for precise positioning and layout'. Archived from the original on 2009-06-11. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- ^'JPEG Optimization: The Fireworks Advantage'. Assorted garbage. 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2009-12-04.
- ^'Fireworks vs Photoshop Compression'. Web Designer wall. 2009-10-30. Retrieved 2009-12-04.
- ^'Export', Extensions, Abe all.
Further reading[edit]
- Bullock, Joshua. 'Developing A Design Workflow In Adobe Fireworks'. smashingmagazine.com. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- De Cock, Benjamin (2012-05-07). 'Refining Your Design In Adobe Fireworks'. Smashing magazine. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- Howells, Leigh. '10 Reasons why I prefer Fireworks to Photoshop for Web Design'. Boag world. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- Reinegger, André. '50 reasons NOT to use Photoshop for Web Design'. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- Reinegger, André. 'Create Interactive Prototypes With Adobe Fireworks'. Smashing magazine. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- Rana, Sunalini. '27 Finest Adobe Fireworks Tutorials'. SloDive. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
External links[edit]
- Official website
Developer(s) | Adobe Systems |
---|---|
Initial release | April 4, 2005; 15 years ago |
Stable release | CC 2021 (11.0.1) / January 11, 2021; 58 days ago[1] |
Operating system | [2]Windows, macOS |
Platform | x64 |
Type | Digital asset management |
License | Freeware |
Website | www.adobe.com/products/bridge.html |
Adobe Bridge is a free digital asset management app made by Adobe Systems and first released with Adobe Creative Suite 2. It is a mandatory component of Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe eLearning Suite, Adobe Technical Communication Suite and Adobe Photoshop CS2[3] through CS6. Starting with Creative Cloud, however, it has become an optional component downloaded via Creative Cloud subscription.
Details[edit]
Adobe Bridge is often used to organize files by renaming a group of them at once, assigning colored labels or star ratings assigned to files from the respective Adobe software suite, edit embedded or associated XMP and IPTC Information Interchange Modelmetadata, or sort or categorize them based on their metadata. It can use these options through different versions of a file that is part of an Adobe Version Cue project. However, it lacks the photo editing functions of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, which are carried out by the Camera Raw plugin, coming with Adobe Photoshop. Image files can be shown in different sized thumbnails, slide shows or lists. Each folder, which can be bookmarked, has a cache file for speeding up rendering time of images when viewing a thumbnail. The cache can be in one central location or in individual folders.[4]
Adobe Bridge can be invoked from within all components of Creative Suite except Adobe Acrobat.[5]
Coupled with Adobe Photoshop, Bridge can execute Photoshop's compatible automation plug-ins, scripts and Adobe Camera Raw filters on a group of images. A plugin for Photoshop called Mini Bridge adds a small file browser to Photoshop, although Mini Bridge can be used only if Adobe Bridge is running in the background.
Adobe Bridge is customizable using JavaScript.[6] The Bridge scripting guide is available online as well as in paperback format.
Adobe Bridge initially allowed for access to Adobe Stock Photos, an online collection of stock photography images drawn from well-known stock photo houses.[7] The service was discontinued on April 1, 2008[8] and reactivated in 2015 by the Fotoliamicrostock-site acquisition.
Currently, the minimum system requirements are Windows 10 (version 1903) and MacOS X 10.13.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Bridge 11.0.1 is now available, APSB20-19'. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
- ^ ab'Bridge system requirements'. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
- ^'Adobe Bridge included with the stand-alone Adobe Photoshop'. Archived from the original on 22 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ^'The cache in Adobe Bridge'. Archived from the original on 5 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ^'Adobe Bridge is not included with the standalone version of Adobe Acrobat 8'. Archived from the original on 22 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ^'Adobe Bridge is extensively customizable using JavaScript'(PDF). Adobe Systems. Archived from the original(PDF) on 2006-08-24. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ^'Adobe Stock Photos'. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ^'The Adobe Stock Photos service was discontinued by Adobe on April 1st, 2008'. Archived from the original on 11 June 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
External links[edit]
Adobe Creative Suite Cs6 Mac
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