Web Sites in Dreamweaver
A website is a collection of files and folders, just like on your own computer. The difference is that the website is run by a program that gives the files out in the right order. Links between pages are done via hyperlink.
Setting up a site
Generally, your website will have a webroot folder and subfolders. In the first instance the subfolders will be used to contain the site’s assets such as soundfiles, pictures and the like.
The index.htm file will be in the webroot so that your webserver knows where to find it.
Here’s a movie file that shows you how to set up a site in Dreamweaver.
Setting up a Page
Setting up a page is little more than crteating it and saving it. There are a couple of things to look out for though, as this movie shows.
Tables for Layout
Once your site is set up you can start to create your first page. Generally, web istes are built in a table layout. This movie shows you one way to create tables in Dreamweaver.
Site Structure
Any files or folders now added into the site will show up in the site listing. Sometimes the listing might need a refresh, especially if you add files from outside Dreamweaver. Once files are in the site it is easy to make links between them, as Dreamweaver does it automatically when you click-and-drag. This movie shows you how to generate a site structure.
Inserting an Image
Inserting an image is easy once you ahve your page structure set up, and the image is somewhere within your site. This movie shows the process.
