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About Live Filters

Fireworks updates Live Filters when you edit objects that have them applied. After you apply a Live Filter, you can change its options anytime, or rearrange the order of filters to experiment with a combined filter. You can turn Live Filters on and off or delete them in the Property inspector. When you remove a filter, the object or image returns to its previous appearance.

Filters pop-up menu in the Property inspector

  • Some filters (such as Auto Levels, Gaussian Blur, and Unsharp Mask) that were irreversible plug-ins or filters are now also available as Fireworks Live Filters.

  • You can add third-party plug-ins as Live Filters or use these filters in the traditional manner using the Filters menu.

  • When the Property inspector is at half height, click Edit Filters or Add Filters to display the Add Live Filters and other buttons.

    Note: A newly created fill assumes the current color displayed in the Fill Color box in the Tools panel.

  • When customizing Live Filters, experiment with the settings until you get the look you want.

    Inner Bevel pop-up menu window

    A.
    Width of bevel

    B.
    Button bevel preset

    C.
    Contrast

    D.
    Softness

    E.
    Angle of bevel