Trying to create a curved arrow

Hello,
I'm trying to create 3 simple curved arrows that make up a
full circle using the arrow tool in Fireworks - although I don't
seem to be able to easily curve the arrows. Is this done using a
path? Or is there another method that i'm missing? Would really
appreciate some help.
Many thanks

Stowball wrote:
> Hi
>
> I have written a step-by-step tutorial for you on my
website
http://www.mattstow.com
>
> I hope it helps.
>
> Matt
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