dw1-intro.ppt
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Explore the Dreamweaver WorkspaceView a Web page and use HelpPlan and Define a Web siteAdd a Folder and Pages, and set the Home pageCreate and View a Site Map
Unit Lessons
What is Dreamweaver?– Web design software for creating a
Web page or a complex Web site
What is a Web site?– A group of related Web pages that are
linked together and share a common interface and design
Getting Started with Dreamweaver
What does Dreamweaver offer?– Design tools that don’t require coding– Organizational tools– Site management tools– Graphic site maps
Using Dreamweaver Tools
Understanding Platform Interfaces
Use Photoshop in two interfaces:– Windows and Macintosh
Differences are slight; for example:– Use [Ctrl] and [Alt] keys in Windows– Use [command] and [option] keys in
Macintosh
Explore the Dreamweaver workspace
Title bar
Menu bar
Insert bar
Document toolbar
Standard toolbar
Document window
Status bar
Tag selector
Property inspector
Working with Dreamweaver Views
Design viewCode viewCode and Design view
Start Dreamweaver (Windows)
Click the Start button on the taskbarPoint to Programs,then click Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
Start Button
Start Dreamweaver (Macintosh)
Double-click the hard drive icon, then double-click the Macromedia Dreamweaver MX folderDouble-click the Macromedia Dreamweaver MX program icon Program
icon
Change views….
Click the Show Code View buttonClick the Show Code and Design Views buttonClick the Show Design View button
…and view panelsExpand the Code panelClick each panel tabCollapse the Code panelRepeat for Design, Application, Files and Answers panels
Opening a Web page
Web siteWeb pageHome page
Basic Web page elements TextHyperlinksGraphicsNavigation barsFlash objectsTablesForms
Find the Web element
Page Title
Graphics
Navigation bar
Getting Help ContentsIndexSearchFavorites
Web Site Creation Process
Planning a Web SiteAudience needs?Site goalsGathering contentBudgetScheduleTeamUpdates
Storyboard
Testing Web Pages Browsers and Browser versionsPlatformsScreen sizesSpeed on different connectionsLinksClient review
Publish a Web SiteIP: Internet Protocol– IP address– Example: 207.456.123.2
ISP: Internet Service Provider– Hosts web site– Evaluate
FTP: File Transfer Protocol– User, password, path
Create a root folder
Define a Web site
Root folder
Default Image folder
Categories
Set up Web server accessFTP
Server address
Path
Login
PasswordRemote
Info
Assets folderAdd the folder in the Site panelDesignate as the “default image folder” in the Site Definition dialog boxStores all non-HTML (media) files:– Image files– Sound files– Video files…
Home pageIndex.htm or Index.html (usually)Designate home page in Site Definition dialog boxStarting point for a site map
Property inspectorDisplay/edit properties of selected objectSource: Path/filename of selected objectSelection handles
Site MapGraphical representation of pagesPage link type/statusChecked out pagesSite Map commandorMap View command
Page TitleSearch engine keywordsTitle in browser windowBookmark in browser
Site Map usesIn a Web site for information (PNG or JPEG)
Print for report or meeting (BMP or PICT)
Site Map optionsSite Definition dialog box
– Home page– Layout– Icon labels
Expand/Collapse
Unit TasksExamine the workspaceView a Web pageUse Help Plan and Define a Web siteAdd Folders and Pages to a siteDefine a Home pageCreate and View a Site Map