How to Apply a Pattern Fill in Adobe Fireworks

An Adobe Fireworks shape or other vector object can be filled with a preset pattern. There is a variety of patterns from which to choose. The patterns add some extra interest to your object and document overall. The steps below will tell you how you can apply a pattern fill to existing or new Fireworks vector objects.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Adobe Fireworks CS3

1. Start Adobe Fireworks and open an existing file that contains a vector object you would like to fill with a pattern. If you prefer, you can create a new document and add a vector object, such as a shape, to it.

2. Select the object you want to fill with a pattern. You will see blue sizing handles on the corners of the object when it is selected. You will also notice that the properties for the selected object will now be displayed in the Properties inspector at the bottom of your screen.

3. Click on the "Fill category" drop down menu on the Property inspector to display the fill options for the selected object.

4. Point to "Pattern" and click the type of pattern you want to use to fill the selected shape. The pattern you click on will immediately be applied to the selected object.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the Shape tool or another tool in the "Vector" section of the Fireworks toolbox to add a shape or other object to your document.
• If you don't see the Properties inspector at the bottom of your screen, choose the "Window" menu and click on "Properties" to display it.