Operation Manual

USING DREAMWEAVER

Workspace

Last updated 3/28/2012

Set up a web application for dynamic content

Many websites contain dynamic pages that allow visitors to view information stored in databases, and usually allow

some visitors to add new information and edit information in the databases. To create such pages, you must first set

up a web server and application server, create or modify a Dreamweaver site, and connect to a database. (See

“Preparing to build dynamic sites” on page 497.)

Create dynamic pages

In Dreamweaver, you can define a variety of sources of dynamic content, including recordsets extracted from

databases, form parameters, and JavaBeans components. To add the dynamic content to a page, simply drag it onto

the page.

You can set your page to display one record or many records at a time, display more than one page of records, add

special links to move from one page of records to the next (and back), and create record counters to help users keep

track of the records. You can encapsulate application or business logic using technologies such as Adobe® ColdFusion®

and web services. If you need more flexibility, you can create custom server behaviors and interactive forms. (See

“Making pages dynamic” on page 525.)

Test and publish

Testing your pages is an ongoing process that happens throughout the development cycle. At the end of the cycle, you

publish the site on a server. Many developers also schedule periodic maintenance to ensure that the site remains

current and functional. (See

“Getting and putting files to and from your server” on page 78.)

For a video tutorial on what you can do with Dreamweaver, see www.adobe.com/go/lrvid4040_dw.

Workspace layout overview

The Dreamweaver workspace lets you view documents and object properties. The workspace also places many of the

most common operations in toolbars so that you can quickly make changes to your documents.

In Windows®, Dreamweaver provides an all-in-one-window integrated layout. In the integrated workspace, all

windows and panels are integrated into a single larger application window.