Dreamweaver 4

by Belinski, Julia Pryor; Belinski, Charles F.; Wilson, Scott J.

• ISBN13: 9780766820043
• ISBN10: 0766820041
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Whether you are a seasoned or beginning web developer, you can bring your expertise to the next level with Dreamweaver 4! The authors have taken the mystery out of professional web site design and production by introducing you to the most frequently used features and functions within the context of "hands-on" learning. Practice Exercises take you step-by-step through the learning process of working with text, graphics, libraries, frames, tables, forms, links, behaviors, layers, animation, and other frequently used Dreamweaver functions. The book contains many screen illustrations to help you "see" what is being discussed and created. The Application Chapters will challenge you to combine the knowledge and techniques acquired from several previous chapters and apply your newly developed skills to create a "real-world" Dreamweaver web site. The book also includes a CD-ROM containing all the supporting files necessary for exercises within the book.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xii
Getting Started	1	(22)
Introduction	2	(1)
Overview of Dreamweaver	2	(1)
Dreamweaver - Art and Technical Skills	2	(1)
Overview of the Book	3	(1)
Instructional Approach	4	(1)
Learning Strategies	4	(2)
Application Chapters - Project	6	(1)
Icons for Quick Access	6	(1)
Using the Book - On Your Own	7	(1)
Using the Book - Within a Classroom	8	(1)
Windows vs. Macintosh	8	(1)
Getting Your Computer Ready	9	(2)
Take a Look at the CD-ROM	11	(2)
File Extensions and Descriptions	13	(1)
Opening a New File in Dreamweaver	14	(4)
What's New in Dreamweaver 4?	18	(2)
Summary	20	(3)
The Internet Environment	23	(20)
Introduction	24	(1)
Web Pages - Technically Speaking	24	(8)
Web Pages - Aesthetically Speaking	32	(5)
The Development Process for Web Sites	37	(3)
Summary	40	(3)
The Dreamweaver Interface	43	(28)
Introduction	44	(1)
The Dreamweaver Work Area	44	(4)
Dreamweaver Menus	48	(9)
Panels and Windows	57	(12)
Summary	69	(2)
Setting Up a Site	71	(16)
Introduction	72	(1)
Web Site Overview	72	(1)
Site Definition	73	(7)
Practice Exercise - Create a New Site	80	(7)
Creating an HTML Page - Starting with Text	87	(26)
Introduction	88	(1)
Page Properteis	88	(3)
Practice Exercise - Defining a Site (A Review)	91	(2)
Practice Exercise - Placing Text on a Page	93	(7)
HTML - A Brief Overview	100	(2)
Font Style and Size	102	(3)
Practice Exercise - Enhanced Text	105	(7)
Summary	112	(1)
Importing Graphics	113	(22)
Introduction	114	(1)
An Overview of Graphics in HTML Pages	114	(4)
Guided Tour - Graphic Properties	118	(7)
Practice Exercise - Adding Graphics to a Page	125	(8)
Summary	133	(2)
Why Reinvent the Wheel? - Using Templates	135	(18)
Introduction	136	(1)
An Overview About Dreamweaver Templates	136	(1)
Using Dreamweaver Templates	137	(1)
Keynotes About Templates	138	(2)
Practice Exercise - Creating a Template from an Existing File	140	(7)
Practice Exercise - Create a New HTML Page Based on a Template	147	(4)
Summary	151	(2)
Application Chapter: Creating the ``Look and Feel'' of the Web Site and Templates	153	(10)
Application Exercise Objectives	154	(1)
Application Project Overview	154	(2)
Application Project - Preparing Your Computer	156	(1)
Application Exercise - Creating the ``Look and Feel'' of the Web Site and Templates	156	(5)
Summary	161	(2)
Links	163	(22)
Introduction	164	(1)
The Basics About Links	164	(3)
Target Links	167	(1)
HTML Code for Links	168	(1)
E-mail Links	169	(1)
Changing he Status Bar Text Pertaining to a Link	170	(1)
Managing Links	170	(4)
Practice Exercise - Link to a New Page	174	(9)
Summary	183	(2)
Working with Tables	185	(32)
Introduction	186	(1)
Tables Overview	186	(5)
Selecting Tables, Cells, Rows, and Columns	191	(3)
Formatting a Table	194	(5)
Keynotes About Tables	199	(2)
Practice Exercise - Build a Table	201	(14)
Summary	215	(2)
Still Recreating? Using a Library	217	(18)
Introduction	218	(1)
Dreamweaver Library	218	(1)
Keynotes about a Dreamweaver Library	219	(4)
Practice Exercise - Creating a Library Item	223	(4)
Practice Exercise - Adding a Library Element to an Existing Page	227	(3)
Practice Exercise - Modifying a Library Item	230	(3)
Summary	233	(2)
Application Chapter: Creating the Main Menu Page and Linking It to the Product Pages	235	(6)
Application Exercise Objectives	236	(1)
Introduction	236	(1)
Application Exercise - Creating the Main Menu Page and Linking It to the Product Pages	236	(4)
Summary	240	(1)
Working with Frames	241	(38)
Introduction	242	(1)
Frames Overview	242	(3)
Tips About Working with Frames	245	(4)
Creating Frames	249	(3)
Guided Tour - Frameset vs. Frame	252	(6)
HTML and Behaviors for Frames	258	(1)
Practice Exercise - Setting Up a Frames Page	259	(8)
Practice Exercise - Linking Content Pages in Frames	267	(10)
Summary	277	(2)
Application Chapter: Using Frames	279	(6)
Application Exercise Objectives	280	(1)
Introduction	280	(1)
Application Exercise - Using Frames	280	(4)
Summary	284	(1)
Adding Functionality with Behaviors	285	(24)
Introduction	286	(1)
So What is a Behavior?	286	(5)
Working with Behaviors	291	(1)
Guided Tour - Behaviors Panel	292	(1)
Practice Exercise - Opening and Closing Browser Windows	293	(10)
Dreamweaver Extensions - Third Party Behaviors	303	(1)
Practice Exercise - Pop-up Messages	304	(3)
Summary	307	(2)
Application Chapter: Adding a Behavior	309	(6)
Application Exercise Objectives	310	(1)
Introduction	310	(1)
Application Exercise - Adding a Behavior	310	(3)
Summary	313	(2)
Broaden Links with Anchors and Image Maps	315	(24)
Introduction	316	(1)
Anchors	316	(3)
Practice Exercise - Link to a Fragment of a Page Using Anchors	319	(7)
Image Maps	326	(3)
Practice Exercise - Creating an Image Map	329	(4)
Troubleshooting Links	333	(4)
Summary	337	(2)
Working with Layers	339	(22)
Introduction	340	(1)
An Overview of Layers	340	(6)
Practice Exercise - Layering Graphics and Text	346	(10)
Guidelines for Developing Layers	356	(4)
Summary	360	(1)
Creating Animation with Dreamweaver	361	(16)
Introduction	362	(1)
Animation with a Timeline	362	(8)
Guided Tour - Timelines	370	(6)
Summary	376	(1)
Application Chapter: Working with Layers	377	(8)
Application Exercise Objectives	378	(1)
Introduction	378	(1)
Application Exercise - Working with Layers	378	(6)
Summary	384	(1)
May I Take Your Order? - Forms	385	(34)
Introduction	386	(1)
Forms in Brief	386	(3)
Practice Exercise - Setting up a Radio Button and Text Field	389	(8)
Detailed Overview of Forms	397	(15)
Practice Exercise - Insert Jump Menu	412	(6)
Summary	418	(1)
Application Chapter: Adding a Form	419	(6)
Application Exercise Objectives	420	(1)
Introduction	420	(1)
Application Exercise - Adding a Form	420	(3)
Summary	423	(2)
Dreamweaver and Friends	425	(14)
Introduction	426	(1)
Dreamweaver and Fireworks	426	(3)
Create a Web Photo Album	429	(1)
Dreamweaver and Flash	429	(2)
Dreamweaver and Director	431	(2)
Dreamweaver and Authorware	433	(2)
Dreamweaver and CourseBuilder Extension	435	(1)
Dreamweaver UltraDev	436	(1)
Summary	437	(2)
Application Chapter: Adding Splash	439
Application Exercise Objectives	440
Introduction	440
Application Exercise - Adding Splash	440
Summary	443