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New Perspectives on Macromedia Dreamweaver 8, Comprehensive

by: Hart,Kelly

New Perspectives on Macromedia Dreamweaver 8, Comprehensive

by: Hart,Kelly

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Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/30/2006
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

Providing comprehensive coverage of Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 software, this text uses the New Perspectives real-life case-based, problem-solving approach to teaching this robust software. This book gives students everything they need to get Web sites up and running, offering basic coverage as well as more advanced features of the software.

Preface

iii

Macromedia® Dreamweaver® 8

Level I Tutorials

(2)

Read This Before You Begin

(1)

Introducing Macromedia Dreamweaver 8

(44)

Exploring an Existing Web Site

(1)

Session 1.1

(1)

Dreamweaver and the Internet

(10)

The Internet and the World Wide Web

(1)

Web Servers and Clients

(1)

Web Pages and Web Sites

(8)

Session 1.1 Quick Check

(1)

Session 1.2

(1)

Evolving Web Design Tools

(1)

Starting Dreamweaver and Selecting a Workspace Layout Configuration

(2)

Creating a Site Definition

(4)

Configuring a Local Site Definition

(3)

Exploring the Dreamweaver Environment

(14)

Files Panel

(5)

Document Window

(5)

Property Inspector

(2)

Insert Bar

(2)

Getting Help in Dreamweaver

(4)

Exiting Dreamweaver

(1)

Session 1.2 Quick Check

(1)

Tutorial Summary

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Review Assignments

(2)

Case Problems

(3)

Quick Check Answers

(2)

Planning and Designing a Successful Web Site

(56)

Developing a Web Site Plan and Design

(1)

Session 2.1

(1)

Creating a Plan for a New Web Site

(8)

Determining Site Goals

(2)

Identifying the Target Audience

(2)

Conducting Market Research

(2)

Creating End-User Scenarios

(2)

Session 2.1 Quick Check

(1)

Session 2.2

(1)

Creating Information Architecture

(3)

Creating Categories for Information

(1)

Creating a Flowchart

(2)

Gathering and Organizing Information

(1)

Designing a Web Site

(10)

Creating a Site Concept and Metaphor

(1)

Considering Accessibility Issues

(1)

Selecting Colors

(3)

Selecting Fonts

(2)

Choosing a Graphic Style and Graphics

(2)

Sketching the Layout

(1)

Checking the Design for Logic

(1)

Session 2.2 Quick Check

(1)

Session 2.3

(1)

Creating a New Site

(5)

Creating a Local Site Definition

(1)

Creating a Remote Site Definition

(4)

Creating and Saving Pages in a Defined Site

(4)

Adding New Pages

(2)

Saving New Pages

(1)

Setting Page Titles

(1)

Resaving Pages

(1)

Reviewing the HTML Tags

(2)

Setting Page Properties

(6)

Previewing a Site in a Browser

(3)

Uploading a Web Site to a Remote Location

(3)

Previewing on the Web

(2)

Session 2.3 Quick Check

(1)

Tutorial Summary

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Review Assignments

(1)

Case Problems

(5)

Quick Check Answers

100

(3)

Adding Text and Formatting Text with CSS Styles

103

(64)

Using the Property Inspector, CSS Styles, and HTML Tags

103

(1)

Session 3.1

104

(1)

Adding Text to a Web Page

104

(5)

Checking the Spelling in Web Pages

106

(1)

Using the Find and Replace Tool

107

(2)

Formatting Text Using the Property Inspector

109

(2)

Creating Text Hyperlinks

111

(5)

Adding and Formatting Hyperlink Text

112

(1)

Creating Links from Text

113

(3)

Exploring HTML Tags for Hyperlinks

116

(4)

Exploring HTML Tags that Apply to Hyperlinks

117

(3)

Session 3.1 Quick Check

120

(1)

Session 3.2

120

(1)

Understanding Cascading Style Sheets

120

(2)

Creating CSS Styles

121

(1)

Modifying HTML Tags

122

(4)

Creating and Applying Custom Style Classes

126

(2)

Using the Advanced CSS Type to Customize Anchor Tag Pseudoclasses

128

(3)

Session 3.2 Quick Check

131

(1)

Session 3.3

131

(1)

Using External Style Sheets

131

(7)

Exporting Styles to an External Style Sheet

131

(2)

Deleting Styles from a Style Sheet

133

(1)

Attaching a Style Sheet to Web Pages

134

(2)

Creating a Style in an External Style Sheet

136

(2)

Examining Code for CSS Styles

138

(7)

Viewing Code for Internal Style Sheets

138

(2)

Viewing Code for External Style Sheets

140

(2)

Viewing Style Tags

142

(3)

Editing CSS Styles

145

(5)

Editing Styles in the CSS Rule Definition Dialog Box

145

(2)

Editing Styles in the Properties Pane of the CSS Styles Panel

147

(3)

Changing Text Appearance in the Property Inspector

150

(1)

Exploring HTML Tags Used with Text

150

(5)

Formatting Text in HTML Mode

154

(1)

Updating a Web Site on a Remote Server

155

(2)

Session 3.3 Quick Check

157

(1)

Tutorial Summary

157

(1)

Key Terms

157

(1)

Review Assignments

157

(3)

Case Problems

160

(6)

Quick Check Answers

166

(1)

Organizing Page Content and Layout

167

(80)

Working with Graphics, Rollovers, and Tables

167

(1)

Session 4.1

168

(1)

Understanding Graphics and Compression

168

(3)

Using GIF

169

(1)

Using JPEG

169

(1)

Using PNG

170

(1)

Adding Graphics to Web Pages

171

(5)

Using the Insert Bar to Add Graphics

172

(2)

Using the Assets Panel to Insert Graphics

174

(2)

Formatting Graphics Using CSS Styles and the Property Inspector

176

(3)

Editing Graphics from Within Dreamweaver

179

(5)

Creating Graphic Hyperlinks

184

(4)

Linking an Image

184

(1)

Creating an Image Map

185

(3)

Creating Rollovers

188

(5)

Inserting Rollovers

189

(4)

Editing a Rollover

193

(1)

Session 4.1 Quick Check

193

(1)

Session 4.2

193

(1)

Creating Tables

193

(5)

Inserting a Table

194

(3)

Adding Content to Cells

197

(1)

Selecting Tables and Table Elements

198

(5)

Selecting a Table

199

(1)

Selecting a Table Cell

200

(1)

Selecting Columns and Rows

201

(1)

Using Expanded Tables Mode

202

(1)

Working with the Entire Table

203

(4)

Modifying Table Attributes

203

(1)

Resizing and Moving a Table

204

(3)

Deleting a Table

207

(1)

Working with Table Cells

207

(3)

Modifying Cell Formatting and Layout

207

(2)

Adjusting the Row Span and Column Span of Cells

209

(1)

Working with Rows and Columns

210

(2)

Modifying Rows and Columns

210

(1)

Resizing Columns and Rows

210

(1)

Adding and Deleting Columns and Rows

211

(1)

Using Preset Table Designs

212

(2)

Exploring the HTML Code of Tables

214

(3)

Redefining Table Tags Using CSS Styles

217

(1)

Session 4.2 Quick Check

217

(1)

Session 4.3

217

(1)

Planning a Table in Layout Mode

217

(3)

Creating a Table in Layout Mode

220

(3)

Drawing Cells in Layout Mode

220

(2)

Drawing a Table in Layout Mode

222

(1)

Selecting Tables and Cells in Layout Mode

223

(2)

Selecting Tables in Layout Mode

224

(1)

Selecting Cells in Layout Mode

224

(1)

Working with Tables in Layout Mode

225

(5)

Resizing Tables in Layout Mode

226

(1)

Modifying Table Attributes in Layout Mode

227

(2)

Deleting a Layout Table

229

(1)

Working with Cells in Layout Mode

230

(5)

Moving and Resizing Cells in Layout Mode

230

(1)

Modifying Cell Attributes in Layout Mode

231

(2)

Adding Content to Cells in Layout Mode

233

(2)

Updating the Web Site on the Remote Server

235

(2)

Session 4.3 Quick Check

237

(1)

Tutorial Summary

237

(1)

Key Terms

237

(1)

Review Assignments

237

(3)

Case Problems

240

(5)

Quick Check Answers

245

(2)

Adding Shared Site Elements

247

(68)

Creating a Navigation Bar and Using Frames

247

(1)

Session 5.1

248

(1)

Creating a Navigation Bar Object

248

(11)

Inserting a Navigation Bar

251

(6)

Copying a Navigation Bar

257

(2)

Modifying the Navigation Bar

259

(2)

Session 5.1 Quick Check

261

(1)

Session 5.2

261

(1)

Understanding Frames and Framesets

261

(3)

Creating a Web Page That Uses Frames

264

(10)

Creating Frames by Splitting a Web Page

265

(2)

Creating Frames by Dragging Borders

267

(2)

Using a Predefined Frameset

269

(2)

Selecting and Saving Frames

271

(1)

Selecting and Saving the Frameset

272

(2)

Adjusting Page Properties for Frames

274

(2)

Adjusting Frame and Frameset Attributes

276

(5)

Adjusting Frame Attributes

278

(1)

Adjusting Frameset Attributes

279

(2)

Session 5.2 Quick Check

281

(1)

Session 5.3

281

(1)

Inserting Frames and NoFrames Content

281

(4)

Adding Content to Frames

281

(3)

Adding NoFrames Content

284

(1)

Using Hyperlinks with Frames

285

(6)

Reviewing HTML Associated with Frames and Targets

291

(2)

Finding Solutions to Common Frame Problems

293

(3)

Updating the Web Site on the Remote Server

296

(2)

Session 5.3 Quick Check

298

(1)

Tutorial Summary

298

(1)

Key Terms

298

(1)

Review Assignments

298

(4)

Case Problems

302

(8)

Quick Check Answers

310

(3)

Macromedia® Dreamweaver® 8

Level II Tutorials

313

(2)

Read This Before You Begin

314

(1)

Creating Dynamic Pages

315

(56)

Inserting Layers and Adding Behaviors

315

(1)

Session 6.1

316

(1)

Using Layers

316

(1)

Inserting Layers

316

(1)

Using the Layout Visualization Tools with Layers

317

(1)

Selecting, Resizing, and Moving a Layer

318

(3)

Adding Content to a Layer

321

(6)

Adjusting Layer Attributes

327

(2)

Examining the Code for Layers

329

(3)

Session 6.1 Quick Check

332

(1)

Session 6.2

332

(1)

Modifying Layers

332

(9)

Adjusting Layer Stacking Order

332

(5)

Aligning Layers

337

(1)

Positioning Layers and Other Elements Using the Grid

338

(1)

Creating Nested Layers

339

(2)

Using the Netscape Resize Fix

341

(1)

Converting Layers to Tables

342

(2)

Session 6.2 Quick Check

344

(1)

Session 6.3

345

(1)

Understanding Behaviors

345

(17)

Adding Behaviors Using the Behaviors Panel

346

(9)

Adding an E-mail Link to a Page

355

(1)

Adding a Custom Script to a Page

356

(4)

Editing and Deleting Behaviors

360

(2)

Updating the Web Site on the Remote Server

362

(1)

Session 6.3 Quick Check

363

(1)

Tutorial Summary

363

(1)

Key Terms

363

(1)

Review Assignments

363

(2)

Case Problems

365

(8)

Quick Check Answers

373

Creating Animations

371

(48)

Adding a Timeline

371

(1)

Session 7.1

372

(1)

Understanding Animation

372

(2)

Exploring the Timelines Panel

372

(2)

Creating a Timeline

374

(5)

Moving and Resizing Animation Bars

379

(3)

Moving an Animation Bar

379

(2)

Resizing an Animation Bar

381

(1)

Session 7.1 Quick Check

382

(1)

Session 7.2

382

(1)

Adding Keyframes to an Animation Bar

382

(1)

Creating an Animation

383

(1)

Adjusting Layer Visibility in the Timelines Panel

384

(1)

Previewing a Timeline

385

(3)

Previewing a Timeline in Dreamweaver

386

(1)

Previewing a Timeline in a Browser

386

(2)

Adjusting Layer Stacking Order in the Timeline

388

(4)

Moving a Layer in the Timelines Panel

392

(2)

Resizing a Layer Over Time

394

(2)

Deleting an Animation Bar

396

(1)

Session 7.2 Quick Check

396

(1)

Session 7.3

397

(1)

Starting a Timeline with a Button

397

(2)

Adding Behaviors to the Behaviors Channel

399

(3)

Creating Multiple Timelines

402

(7)

Updating the Web Site on the Remote Server

409

(1)

Session 7.3 Quick Check

410

(1)

Tutorial Summary

410

(1)

Key Terms

410

(1)

Review Assignments

411

(1)

Case Problems

412

(6)

Quick Check Answers

418

(1)

Adding Rich Media to a Web Site

419

(50)

Inserting Flash, Shockwave, Sound, and Video Elements

419

(1)

Session 8.1

420

(1)

Adding Media to a Web Site

420

(1)

Understanding Macromedia Flash

420

(3)

Adding Flash Movies to Web Pages

423

(5)

Adjusting Attributes of a Flash Movie

426

(2)

Adding Flash Text to Web Pages

428

(3)

Using Flash Buttons

431

(2)

Session 8.1 Quick Check

433

(1)

Session 8.2

433

(1)

Understanding Macromedia Shockwave

433

(4)

Adding Shockwave Movies to Web Pages

437

(5)

Adjusting Attributes of a Shockwave Movie

441

(1)

Understanding Sound

442

(2)

Embedding a Sound-only Flash Movie

444

(3)

Adjusting Attributes of a Sound-only Flash Movie

447

(1)

Embedding Other Sound Formats

447

(1)

Creating a Link to an MP3 Sound File

447

(3)

Creating Links to Other Sound Files

449

(1)

Session 8.2 Quick Check

450

(1)

Session 8.3

450

(1)

Understanding Digital Video

450

(2)

Reviewing Video File Formats

451

(1)

Adding Flash Video to a Web Page

452

(6)

Reviewing the Files and Code Added with Flash Video Clips

455

(3)

Deleting Flash Video

458

(1)

Mark of the Web

458

(2)

Updating the Web Site on the Remote Server

460

(1)

Session 8.3 Quick Check

461

(1)

Tutorial Summary

461

(1)

Key Terms

462

(1)

Review Assignments

462

(1)

Case Problems

463

(4)

Quick Check Answers

467

(2)

Creating Reusable Assets and Forms

469

(64)

Creating Meta Tags, Library Items, Templates, and Forms

469

(1)

Session 9.1

470

(1)

Reviewing Head Content

470

(1)

Optimizing Web Pages for Search Engine Placement

470

(1)

Adding and Editing Keywords

471

(3)

Adding Keywords and Examining the Code

472

(1)

Editing Keywords

473

(1)

Adding and Editing a Meta Description

474

(2)

Adding a Meta Description and Viewing the Code

475

(1)

Editing a Meta Description

476

(1)

Understanding Library Items

476

(1)

Creating and Using a Library Item

477

(8)

Adding a Library Item to Web Pages

480

(1)

Examining the Code for a Library Item

480

(2)

Editing a Library Item

482

(2)

Deleting a Library Item

484

(1)

Session 9.1 Quick Check

485

(1)

Session 9.2

485

(1)

Understanding Templates

485

(1)

Creating a Template

486

(6)

Adding Regions to a Template

488

(4)

Creating Web Pages from a Template

492

(4)

Creating a New Template-Based Page

492

(3)

Applying a Template to an Existing Web Page

495

(1)

Editing a Template

496

(2)

Deleting a Template

498

(1)

Creating Nested Templates

498

(3)

Session 9.2 Quick Check

501

(1)

Session 9.3

501

(1)

Understanding Forms

501

(1)

Creating a Form

501

(4)

Adding a Form to a Web Page

502

(1)

Setting Form Attributes

503

(2)

Adding Form Objects

505

(11)

Creating the Form Structure

506

(2)

Inserting Text Fields and Areas into a Form

508

(2)

Inserting Checkboxes into a Form

510

(1)

Adding Radio Buttons to a Form

511

(2)

Adding Lists to a Form

513

(1)

Adding Buttons to a Form

514

(2)

Validating Form Data

516

(4)

Testing a Form

518

(2)

Updating the Web Site on the Remote Server

520

(1)

Session 9.3 Quick Check

521

(1)

Tutorial Summary

521

(1)

Key Terms

521

(1)

Review Assignments

521

(2)

Case Problems

523

(4)

Quick Check Answers

527

(6)

Bonus Tutorial

533

(71)

Adding Database Functionality

533

(1)

Collecting and Viewing-Form Data in a Database

533

(1)

Session B.1

534

(1)

Exploring Databases and Dynamic Page Content

534

(1)

Creating Database-Driven Pages Using MySQL and PHP

535

(22)

Modifying the Form

536

(1)

Creating New Pages

537

(2)

Creating a Database on a Remote Server

539

(2)

Connecting a Web Site to a Database

541

(2)

Adding Server Behaviors

543

(5)

Creating Backend Pages for Viewing Data in a Database

548

(4)

Creating a Login Page to Protect Backend Pages

552

(5)

Session B.1 Quick Check

557

(1)

Session B.2

558

(1)

Creating Database-Driven Pages Using Access and ASP

558

(22)

Modifying the Form

558

(2)

Creating New Pages

560

(2)

Uploading a Database to a Remote Server

562

(2)

Connecting a Web Site to a Database

564

(2)

Add Server Behaviors

566

(5)

Creating Backend Pages for Viewing Data in a Database

571

(4)

Creating a Login Page to Protect Backend Pages

575

(5)

Session B.2 Quick Check

580

(1)

Tutorial Summary

580

(1)

Key Terms

581

(1)

Review Assignments

581

(3)

Case Problems

584

(10)

Quick Check Answers

594

(1)

Building a Web Site with a Form

595

(3)

Building a Web Site with Animation

598

(3)

Building a Web Site with Database Functionality

601

(3)

Glossary/Index

604

(14)

Task Reference

618

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