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9-slice scaling

9-slice scaling lets you scale vector and bitmap objects without distorting their geometry, retaining the look of key elements like text or rounded corners.

Fireworks provides two methods of 9-slice scaling: symbol scaling with permanent slicing guides you can readjust, and standard scaling with temporary guides you apply once. Symbol scaling is ideal for objects you plan to reuse many times. Standard scaling is ideal for quick, one-time adjustments to bitmap objects or basic shapes that you’re incorporating into design mockups.

For a video tutorial on creating scalable objects with 9-slice scaling, see www.adobe.com/go/lrvid4036_fw.

To achieve the most flexible scaling, make the center slice as large as possible. (When you dramatically shrink an object, Fireworks limits surrounding slices to their original size.)