Enable Photoshop plug-ins using the Live Filters window

1. Select any vector object, bitmap object, or text block on the canvas and click the Add Effects button in the Property inspector.

   Note: The Add Effects button is available only when an object is selected on the canvas.

2. Select Options > Locate Plug-ins from the pop-up menu.

3. Navigate to the folder where the Photoshop or other filters and plug-ins are installed, and click Select (Windows) or Choose (Mac OS). If a message appears asking if you want to restart Fireworks, click OK.

4. Restart Fireworks to load the filters and plug-ins.

   Note: Alternatively, you can install plug-ins directly into the Fireworks Plug-ins folder.

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