Setup Guide V1 (last updated December 8, 2006)

Designed for the Perception Series Templates and Modules

Advanced Tutorials

Recommended for: Any one wanting to learn how to modify the template artwork, colors (background, interface) or graphical elements (menu buttons, icons etc).

Overview: learn how to modify the source PNG (graphic source files for Macromedia Fireworks) and source FLA (animated source files for Macromedia Flash). Learn from the experts, how to simplify the process of 'updating' an existing web site using your new template.

Objective: by the end of the Advanced tutorials, you'll learn how to completely modify the template background, interface, and element colors using Macromedia Fireworks 8. You'll also learn how to update the flash header and image displays using Macromedia Flash 8. Create a unique template from the provide source files. Great for web developers!

Software Required: HTML Editor (FrontPage, Dreamweaver, Expression Web, or a Standard HTML editor) Macromedia Fireworks 8*, Macromedia Flash 8*.

The advanced tutorials are specifically geared for our web developers, and adventurous members wanting a unique look and feel for their web sites.

Legal Jargon: Prior to downloading the source files, please read the EULA completely.

Getting Started:

Please view the 'prep' videos:

We have a few different tools to help you modify the color of your template: