On Apr 21, 2006, at 4:37 PM, Thomas McGrath III wrote:
Josh,
Not to disagree too much but:
1. You can use hide layer and show layer and also the link layer
and unlink layers in Photoshop to set up different layer on/off
combos for different cards, over/down states, etc.
Yes, but you it is a whole different ballgame with Fireworks. You can
set frame 2 up with a bigger glow, let's say for an over state... a
very common need. In Photoshop you would be forced to copy to a whole
new layer then manually turn one layer off and the other on... quite
a roundabout way. Make a change in one, the other does not update, so
you must do this all over again. Layer sets are a big improvement but
no match for frames.
I just thought of something else- create a button, make it a symbol,
replicate it, and type a new label for each button in the inspector,
independt of the button graphic, font, etc. You can change the one
graphic and all buttons update. No way to do this in Photoshop!
2. You can click and drag layered objects in Photoshop. There is a
preference that you can turn on to allow this and I use it all of
the time. (it is not perfect though but very useful)
There is the Move tool, is that what you're talking about? Again, no
substitute for true object graphics like Fireworks/Illustrator/Flash.
3. Photoshop also has reusable and modifiable styles.
A lot of people over look some of the more powerful features in
photoshop. There are a few things that are 'easier' in Fireworks
but they are certainly very doable in Photoshop
Photoshop is great for photo retouching, but for web and GUI work it
is like using vice grips for a hammer- they are "doable", but not the
right tool for the job.
Give it a wack, you'll never go back!
, but then Photoshop can do so much more than Fireworks overall
that choosing between them is more of a comfort level than feature
decision.
Regards,
Tom
On Apr 21, 2006, at 3:12 PM, Josh Mellicker wrote:
<my .02>
I strongly recommend Fireworks over Photoshop for GUI creation.
top 3 reasons:
1. Fireworks has frames - very convenient way to set up different
layer on/off combos for different cards, over/down states. etc.
2. object-oriented, not layer - you can click and drag something
to move it
3. easy reusable styles
I used Photoshop for many years, switched to Fireworks, now 1000%
happier!
</my .02>
On Apr 21, 2006, at 9:16 AM, Xeubie Tsu wrote:
On my mac, I can make the normal white or brushed metal look for
my app. Is there a way to import your own specially-made skins?
If so, is there any program that lets you make them fairly easily?
Thanks.
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