Converting Fireworks rollovers into buttons

You can create buttons from rollovers that you created in previous versions of Fireworks. The components convert to a button, and the new button is placed in the library.

For more information about rollovers, see Making slices interactive.

To convert a Fireworks rollover into a button:

1. Delete the slice or hotspot covering the rollover images.
2. Select Show All Frames from the Onion Skinning pop-up menu in the Frames panel.
3. Select all the objects to be included in the button.

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   Use the Select Behind tool to select objects that are hidden behind others. For more information, see Using the Select Behind tool.

4. Select Modify > Symbol > Convert to Symbol.

   The Symbol Properties dialog box opens.

5. Enter a name for the symbol in the Name text box.
6. Select the Button symbol type.
7. Click OK.

   The new button is added to the library.

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   You can also convert four-frame animations to buttons. Simply select all four objects, and each is placed on its own button state.