User Guide

72 Chapter 3: Working with Vector Objects
Bending and reshaping vector objects
The Freeform tool allows you to bend and reshape vector objects directly instead of manipulating
points. You can push or pull any part of a path, regardless of where the points are located.
Fireworks automatically adds, moves, or deletes points along the path as you change the vector
object’s shape.
Freeform tool pulling a path segment
Freeform tool pushing a path segment
As you move the pointer over a selected path, it changes to the push or pull pointer, depending on
its location relative to the selected path.
When the pointer is directly over the path, you can pull the path. When the pointer is not directly
over the path, you can push the path. You can change the size of the push or pull pointer.
Note: The Freeform tool also responds to pressure from a Wacom or other compatible tablet.
Pointer Meaning
The Freeform tool is in use.
The Freeform tool is in use, and the pull pointer is in position to pull the selected path.
The Freeform tool is in use, and the pull pointer is pulling the selected path.
The Freeform tool is in use, and the push pointer is active.
The Reshape Area tool is in use, and the reshape area pointer is active. The area from
the inner circle to the outer circle represents reduced strength.
Specified length