This tutorial is a quick insight into how to get the most out of the new ShapeShifter Set 3 extension for Adobe Fireworks 3. We will show the workflow for using the extensions as a basis for creating some clean Web 2.0 badges for use in your designs.

Note: This tutorial requires ShapeShifter Set 3. To purchase ShapeShifter Set 3, please click here >>

So, let's get straight into it.

1. Open Adobe Fireworks 8 or Adobe Fireworks CS3 if not already open.
2. Create a new document (Ctrl+N), go with either the default canvas settings, or enter your own size. In this example we have used a large canvas to give us some room for maneouvering.
3. If you haven't already installed ShapeShifter Set 3, install the extension by double clicking the MXP that was emailed to you after you purchased the product.
4. Select 'Commands > Demon Towers > ShapeShifter Set 3. This should open the interface for ShapeShifter Set 3
   
   
   
5. Select one of the Web 2.0 Badges that suits your needs, and click on it to add it to the canvas, in this case we are going to make a simple 'Sale' badge.
6. Either leave the shading as is, or modify to suit your needs using the sub-select and fill colors. In this example, I've changed the coloring to a red shade.
   
   
   
7. Add some text to suit your needs, rotate using the Scale Tool (Q), whether your sale item is armadillos or zebras, use you imagination to add some eye catching text!
   
   
   
8. Within a few minutes, you can have some speedy Web 2.0 badges adorning your designs! Simply add to your design, and export the finished article as required!