Prof. Ryan Lowe
ryan@ryanlowe.com

Dreamweaver quickNotes:

GENERAL::
F4 - similar to <tab> in Photoshop and Illustrator, hides panels.
F8 - views files window.
EMAIL link: paste in the link path: mailto:ryan@ryanlowe.com then modify what text to display EMAIL ME works the same.





PAGE PROPERTIES:: (Ctrl + J)

Page Properties Categories-
Set html style basics here. Setting page margins to "0" allow your content to go flush to the edges in your browser.
The other options can allow you to change other basic style settings. ie. links hover effects.
For greater style controls you will want to look into .CSS (cascading style sheets)





DOCUMENT::

1.) file name tabbed document
2.) code / split / design - views in dreamweaver. Allows you to switch your views. Ctrl + `
3.) document title - make sure you name your files ... no "Untitled documents" please
4.) check errors
5.) File Management
6.) preview in browser - F12
7.) refresh - F5
8.) view options





FILES:: (F8)

1.) Connect to Server / Disconnect from Server
2.) Refresh - F5
3.) Get - Ctrl + Shift + D
4.) Put - Ctrl + Shift + U
5.) check out file(s) - Ctrl + Shift + D
6.) check in file(s) - Ctrl + Shift + U
7.) expand / collapse

***SYNCHRONIZE - Right clicking on folder(s) will allow you to synchronize with the remote site.





PROPERTIES:: (Ctrl + F3)

Use styles and try to avoid using fonts. Styles will greatly enhance performance and overall site management.
Link to external site: http://www.google.com (opens in this window)
Link to external site and open in a new window by setting target to _blank: http://www.google.com (this one pops open in new window)

***Use the "Link to File" tool. Its hot and saves time.