Macromedia Fireworks 8 Documentation Resources

Macromedia Fireworks includes a variety of media to help you learn the program quickly. The Fireworks help system includes several documents that help you learn about using and extending Fireworks. You can also consult a number of additional online resources as you learn to use Fireworks.

This document covers the following topics:

- Accessing the Fireworks documentation

- Accessing additional online Fireworks resources

## Accessing the Fireworks documentation

The following table summarizes the documentation included in the Fireworks help system.

Title | Description/Audience | Where to Find It
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Getting Started with Fireworks | Basic introduction to Fireworks concepts and interface, with detailed beginner tutorials. Intended for beginning Fireworks users. | View in Fireworks: Select Help > Getting Started with Fireworks View online: www.macromedia.com/go/livedocs_fireworks Get the PDF: www.macromedia.com/go/fw_documentation
Using Fireworks | Comprehensive information about all the features of Fireworks. Intended for all Fireworks users. | View in Fireworks: Select Help > Using Fireworks View online: www.macromedia.com/go/livedocs_fireworks Get the PDF: www.macromedia.com/go/fw_documentation
Extending Fireworks | Information about adding functionality to Fireworks with JavaScript. Intended for JavaScript users and advanced Flash users. | View in Fireworks: Select Help > Extending Fireworks View online: www.macromedia.com/go/livedocs_fireworks Get the PDF: www.macromedia.com/go/fw_documentation

Accessing additional online Fireworks resources

The following table summarizes additional online resources for learning Fireworks.

Title | Description | Where to Find It
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Fireworks Documentation Resource Center | Product manuals, errata, tutorials, and release notes. | www.macromedia.com/go/fw_documentation
Fireworks Developer Center | Articles and tutorials to help you improve your skills and learn new ones. | www.macromedia.com/go/fireworks_devnet
Fireworks Support Center | TechNotes, plus support and problem-solving information for Fireworks users. | www.macromedia.com/go/fireworks_support
Fireworks Forum | Discussion and problem-solving information by Fireworks users, technical support representatives, and the Fireworks development team. | View in a news reader: news://forums.macromedia.com/macromedia.fireworks View in a browser: www.macromedia.com/go/fireworks_forum
Macromedia Training | Courses featuring hands-on tasks and real-world scenarios. | www.macromedia.com/go/fireworks_training