A bug? button + drop shadow filter

Hi Everyone,
Been playing with the buttons on fireworks and I think this
might be a bug...
On the 'Up' state, I've got a button with a drop shadow...
On the 'Over' state, I've got the button without a drop
shadow..
But when I review it and put my mouse over the button, the
drop shadow is still there!
is this right? It doesnt look right...

Can you share your .png file for others to confirm?
I should add, does your Down state also have the drop shadow?
If so, get out of button mode.
Select slice area of the button in your document.
Then look in the Property Inspector. There is an option there
to 'Show Down State on Load'. Make sure this is inactive.
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> Hi,
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