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9-slicing standard objects

The 9-Slice Scaling tool creates temporary slicing guides that help you scale objects without distorting their geometry. This tool is helpful for quickly scaling bitmap objects or basic shapes for design prototypes and mockups.

Guides you create with the 9-Slice Scaling tool disappear after a single use. For more permanent slicing guides that you can reuse multiple times, see 9-slicing symbols.

  1. On the canvas, select a bitmap object or vector shape.

  2. In the Tools panel, select the 9-Slice Scaling tool .

    Note: If you selected an Auto Shape in step 1, Fireworks prompts you to ungroup it. Do so only if you have finished adjusting Auto Shape control points.

  3. On the canvas, arrange the slicing guides to best retain the geometry of the object. (For details, see 9-slice scaling.)

  4. Transform the object by dragging a corner or side handle.