Subject Descriptors: Defining Dreamweaver Site, Image Folder, Site Folder
Application (Version): Dream Weaver CS4 Windows XP, Windows Vista
Task Description: How do I define a site in Dreamweaver? How do I define the folder where my site's pages are kept? How do I define a folder where all of my site's images are kept?
Tutorial Date: 27 May 2009, by Tim Holmes
Dreamweaver operates based upon the concept of a web site. When you first open the program, Dreamweaver makes you define a site. This helps you keep all files organized. With a simple web site, you will just need to keep a few files within a file folder. However, it is best to plan this out before you start, since folder maintenance will help greatly as your site grows and you start linking to other web pages and adding graphics.
We do have some folder conventions for faculty. If you are updating an existing site, you will want to use the current folder structure. If you are working with others on a site (such as a department, special project, or student club) you will need to work closely so that you can coordinate your files, file structure and layout.
1) Type in the name of your site and
2) the HTTP addres of your site, then,
3) click the Advanced tab at the top.
1) Define which folder on your computer will contain all of your site's pages and info.
2) Define the folder where you plan on storing all your site's images.
3) Click OK when finished.
