Dreamweaver Mx (Inside Macromedia)

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

• ISBN13: 9781401814359
• ISBN10: 1401814352
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-19
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

Bring your PC- or MAC-based Web development skills to the next level! Extensively updated to assist users in optimizing the latest features and functions, Dreamweaver MX provides readers with ample opportunities to explore the "ins" and "outs" of creating the structures needed in real-world applications. Using a hands-on learning approach, the book begins by familiarizing readers with the Dreamweaver MX graphical user interface, as well as the basics of successful Web page development. Numerous practice exercises take the mystery out of professional Web design and production, easily guiding users through the process of learning how to work with text, graphics, templates, libraries, tables, and frames. Easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions for working with the more advanced features of behaviors and forms, plus the use of other media, are also thoroughly addressed and documented in this indispensable how-to and reference manual.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xii
Getting Started	1	(20)
Introduction	2	(1)
Overview of Dreamweaver MX	2	(1)
Dreamweaver MX: Art and Technical Skills	3	(1)
Overview of the Book	3	(1)
Instructional Approach	4	(1)
Learning Strategies	4	(2)
Application Chapters: A Project	6	(1)
Icons for Quick Access	6	(1)
Using the Book on Your Own	7	(1)
Using the Book in an Instructional Setting	8	(1)
Windows Versus Macintosh	8	(1)
Getting Your Computer Ready	9	(1)
Installing the Files Needed for the Practice Exercises	10	(1)
The Companion CD-ROM	11	(1)
File Extensions and Descriptions	12	(1)
Opening a New File in Dreamweaver MX	13	(4)
What's New in Dreamweaver MX?	17	(2)
Summary	19	(2)
The Internet Environment	21	(20)
Introduction	22	(1)
Web Pages -- Technically Speaking	22	(8)
Web Pages -- Aesthetically Speaking	30	(5)
The Development Process for Web Sites	35	(3)
Summary	38	(3)
The Dreamweaver MX Interface	41	(28)
Introduction	42	(1)
The Dreamweaver MX Workspace	42	(8)
Dreamweaver MX Menus	50	(9)
Panels and Windows	59	(8)
Summary	67	(2)
Setting Up a Site	69	(18)
Introduction	70	(1)
Web Site Overview	70	(1)
Site Definition	71	(8)
Practice Exercise 4-1: Creating a New Site	79	(6)
Summary	85	(2)
Creating an HTML Page -- Starting with Text	87	(28)
Introduction	88	(1)
Page Properties	88	(3)
Practice Exercise 5-1: Defining a Site (A Review)	91	(2)
Practice Exercise 5-2: Placing Text on a Page	93	(8)
HTML: A Brief Overview	101	(2)
Setting Text Properties	103	(3)
Practice Exercise 5-3: Enhanced Text	106	(7)
Summary	113	(2)
Importing Graphics	115	(24)
Introduction	116	(1)
An Overview of Graphics in HTML Pages	116	(5)
Graphic Properties	121	(6)
Dreamweaver MX and Fireworks	127	(2)
Practice Exercise 6-1:Adding Graphics to a Page	129	(9)
Summary	138	(1)
Why Reinvent the Wheel? -- Using Templates	139	(20)
Introduction	140	(1)
An Overview of Dreamweaver MX Templates	140	(1)
Using Dreamweaver MX Templates	141	(1)
Template Preferences	142	(1)
Creating Editable Regions in Templates	142	(3)
Creating a Document Based on a Template	145	(3)
Practice Exercise 7-1: Creating a Template from an Existing File	148	(6)
Practice Exercise 7-2: Creating a New HTML Page Based on a Template	154	(4)
Summary	158	(1)
Application Chapter: Creating the ``Look and Feel'' of the Web Site and Templates	159	(8)
Introduction	160	(1)
Application Exercise Objectives	160	(1)
Application Project Overview	160	(1)
Application Chapters	161	(1)
Preparing Your Computer for the Application Project	162	(1)
Application Exercise 8-1: Creating the ``Look and Feel'' of the Web Site and Templates	163	(3)
Summary	166	(1)
Links	167	(20)
Introduction	168	(1)
Link Basics	168	(3)
Target Links	171	(1)
HTML Code for Links	172	(1)
E-mail Links	173	(1)
Changing the Status Bar Text Pertaining to a Link	174	(1)
Managing Links	174	(3)
Practice Exercise 9-1: Link to a New Page	177	(9)
Summary	186	(1)
Working with Tables	187	(30)
Introduction	188	(1)
Tables Overview	188	(1)
Creating a Table	189	(3)
Selecting Tables, Cells, Rows, and Columns	192	(2)
Formatting a Table	194	(6)
Working with Tables	200	(2)
Practice Exercise 10-1: Building a Table	202	(13)
Summary	215	(2)
Still Recreating? Using a Library	217	(18)
Introduction	218	(1)
An Overview of the Dreamweaver MX Library	218	(1)
Using a Dreamweaver MX Library	219	(4)
Practice Exercise 11-1: Creating a Library Item	223	(4)
Practice Exercise 11-2: Adding a Library Element to an Existing Page	227	(3)
Practice Exercise 11-3: 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)
Introduction	236	(1)
Application Exercise Objectives	236	(1)
Application Exercise 12-1: Creating the Main Menu Page and Linking It to the Product Pages	236	(4)
Summary	240	(1)
Working with Frames	241	(36)
Introduction	242	(1)
Frames Overview	242	(3)
Tips for Working with Frames	245	(3)
Creating Frames	248	(4)
Guided Tour 13A: Frame Set Versus Frame	252	(4)
HTML and Behaviors for Frames	256	(2)
Practice Exercise 13-1: Setting Up a Frames Page	258	(8)
Practice Exercise 13-2: Linking Content Pages in Frames	266	(10)
Summary	276	(1)
Application Chapter: Using Frames	277	(6)
Introduction	278	(1)
Application Exercise Objectives	278	(1)
Application Exercise 14-1: Using Frames	278	(4)
Summary	282	(1)
Adding Functionality with Behaviors	283	(24)
Introduction	284	(1)
So What Is a Behavior?	284	(5)
Working with Behaviors	289	(2)
Guided Tour 15A: Behaviors Panel	291	(1)
Practice Exercise 15-1: Opening and Closing Browser Windows	291	(9)
Dreamweaver MX Extensions: Third-party Behaviors	300	(2)
Practice Exercise 15-2: Pop-up Messages	302	(3)
Summary	305	(2)
Application Chapter: Adding a Behavior	307	(6)
Introduction	308	(1)
Application Exercise Objectives	308	(1)
Application Exercise 16-1:Adding a Behavior	308	(3)
Summary	311	(2)
Broaden Links with Anchors and Image Maps	313	(24)
Introduction	314	(1)
Anchors	314	(3)
Practice Exercise 17-1: Linking to a Fragment of a Page Using Anchors	317	(7)
Image Maps	324	(2)
Practice Exercise 17-2: Creating an Image Map	326	(4)
Troubleshooting Links	330	(5)
Summary	335	(2)
Working with Layers	337	(22)
Introduction	338	(1)
An Overview of Layers	338	(6)
Practice Exercise 18-1: Layering Graphics and Text	344	(9)
Guidelines for Developing Layers	353	(4)
Summary	357	(2)
Creating Animation with Dreamweaver MX	359	(20)
Introduction	360	(1)
Animation with a Timeline	360	(9)
Guided Tour 19A: Timelines	369	(6)
Dreamweaver and Flash	375	(1)
Summary	376	(3)
Application Chapter: Working with Layers	379	(8)
Introduction	380	(1)
Application Exercise Objectives	380	(1)
Application Exercise 20-1: Working with Layers	380	(6)
Summary	386	(1)
May I Take Your Order? -- Forms	387	(36)
Introduction	388	(1)
Forms in Brief	388	(3)
Practice Exercise 21-1: Setting up a Radio Button and Text Field	391	(8)
Detailed Overview o f Forms	399	(15)
Processing Form Information	414	(1)
Practice Exercise 21-2: Insert a Jump Menu	415	(6)
Summary	421	(2)
Application Chapter:Adding a Form	423	(6)
Introduction	424	(1)
Application Exercise Objectives	424	(1)
Application Exercise 22-1: Adding a Form	424	(3)
Summary	427	(2)
Managing, Testing, and Publishing Your Site	429	(18)
Introduction	430	(1)
Guided Tour 23A: Managing Your Site	430	(4)
Guided Tour 23B: Browser Compatibility	434	(2)
Guided Tour 23C: Check and Fix Broken Links	436	(3)
Guided Tour 23D: Design Notes	439	(2)
Guided Tour 23E: Site Reports	441	(1)
Setting Up a Remote Site	442	(3)
Summary	445	(2)
Dynamic Pages	447	(26)
Introduction	448	(1)
Overview	448	(4)
Phase 1: Setting Up a Web Application	452	(3)
Phase 2: Setting Up Dreamweaver MX	455	(3)
Phase 3: Connecting to a Database	458	(2)
Adding Dynamic Data to a Page	460	(4)
Server Behaviors	464	(6)
Additional Notes on Dynamic Content	470	(1)
Summary	471	(2)
Index	473