Master Visually Dreamweaver CS3 and Flash CS3
Table of Contents
Part I: Dreamweaver Basics
Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Dreamweaver Site
- Create a Dreamweaver Site
- Change Dreamweaver Site Information
- Remove a Dreamweaver Site
- Move a Dreamweaver Site
- Create a Web Page
- Save a Web Page
- Using Dreamweaver Page Designs
- Preview a Web Site
- Validate the Web Page
- Check Browser Compatibility
- Publishing a Dreamweaver Site
- Copy a Dreamweaver Site
- Set Up a Check-out System
- Check Files In and Out
Chapter 2: Exploring the Dreamweaver Workspace
- Introduction to the Dreamweaver Workspace
- Change the Workspace Layout
- Open a Web Page
- Resize the Document Window
- Change the Document Window View
- Using Design View
- Using Code View
- Using Dreamweaver Toolbars
- Using Dreamweaver Buttons
- Using the Insert Toolbar
- Using the Commands Menu
- Using Panels and Inspectors
- Move a Panel Group
- Using the Files Panel
- Using the Property Inspector
- Using the History Panel
- Using the Site Map
- Set Preferences
Chapter 3: Changing a Web Site
- Update a Web Site
- View Local and Remote Sites
- Synchronize Local and Remote Sites
- Find Files
- Edit a Web Page
- Undo and Redo Changes
- Find and Replace Text
- Edit Source Code
- Change Tag Attributes with the Tag Inspector
- Edit a Tag in Design View
- Search for Tags
- Using the Reference Panel
- Troubleshoot File Transfers
Part II: Adding Design Elements
Chapter 4: Adding and Formatting Text
- Add Paragraphs and Headings
- Align Paragraphs and Headings
- Insert a Special Character
- Insert a Line Break
- Insert the Current Date
- Change Font Style
- Change Font Size
- Change Font Typeface
- Change Text Color for Selected Text
- Change the Text Color for a Whole Page
- Change Multiple Text Properties
- Create Lists
Chapter 5: Working with Images
- Insert and Resize Images
- Resize an Image in the Property Inspector
- Align an Image on the Page
- Align an Image with Text
- Add Space around an Image
- Crop an Image
- Insert a Placeholder Image
- Add a Background Image
- Add a Horizontal Rule
- Add a Spacer Image
Chapter 6: Creating Hyperlinks
- Using Hyperlinks
- Convert Text to a Hyperlink
- Create a Hyperlink in a Site Map
- Convert an Image to a Hyperlink
- Link to a Specific Place in a Document
- Format Text Hyperlinks
- Remove a Hyperlink
- Change a Hyperlink
- Change Hyperlinks Sitewide
- Create Multiple Hyperlinks on One Image
- Create an E-mail Hyperlink
- Check Links
Chapter 7: Creating Tables
- Designing the Shopping Cart Application
- Creating the Shopping Cart Database
- Building the Shopping Cart Web Pages
- Building the Shopping Cart Application: the Procedural Approach
- Building the Shopping Cart Application: the Object-Oriented Approach
- Adding Features to the Application
Chapter 8: Creating Forms
- Designing the CMS Application
- Creating the CMS Database
- Building the CMS Web Pages
- Building the CMS Application: the Procedural Approach
- Building the CMS Application: the Object-Oriented Approach
- Enhancing the Content Management System
Chapter 9: Designing with Frames
- Designing the Forum Application
- Creating the Forum Database
- Building the Forum Web Pages
- Building the Forum Application: the Procedural Approach
- Building the Forum Application: the Object-Oriented Approach
- Possible Enhancements
Part III: Advanced Dreamweaver Features
Chapter 10: Reusable Web Page Elements
- Using Snippets, Libraries, and Templates
- Stora a Snippet
- Insert a Snippet
- Edit a Snippet
- Create a Library Item
- Insert a Library Item
- Update a Library Item
- Create a Template
- Create a Web Page Based on a Template
- Using a Repeating Region in a Web Page
- Create a Repeating Table in a Template
- Create Nested Templates
Chapter 11: Formatting with Style Sheets and Layers
- Introducing CSS and Layers
- Create a Class Style
- Apply a Class Style
- Edit a Class Style
- Change a Style in the Styles Panel
- Create a Style for an HTML Tag
- Create an External Style Sheet
- Attach an External Style Sheet
- Export Embedded Styles
- Create a Layer
- Add Content to a Layer
- Add a Background Color to a Layer
- Move a Layer Position and Size a Layer
- Make a Layer Invisible
- Align Layers
- Change the Stacking Order of Layers
- Convert Layers to Tables
Chapter 12: Attaching Behaviors to Web Page Elements
- Using Dreamweaver Behaviors
- Change an Action
- Change an Event
- Remove an Action
- Change the Order of Actions
- Add a Rollover Image to an Image
- Insert a Rollover Image Link
- Create a Status Bar Message
- Open a Customized Browser Window
- Validate a Form
- Display Web Pages Based on Browser Type
- Create a Popup Message
Chapter 13: Animating a Web Page with Timelines
- Introducing Timelines
- Introducing the Timeslines Inspector
- Create a Straight-line Animation
- Create a Curved-line Animation
- Remove a Frame, a Keyframe, or an Animation
- Create an Animation by Dragging a Path
- Change Layer Properties in Timelines
- Change Animation Speed
- Trigger an Animation with a Behavior
Part IV: Creating a Dynamic Site
Chapter 14: Setting Up a Dynamic Site- Introducing Dynamic Web Sites
- Introducing Application Servers
- Obtain the Apache Web Server
- Install the Apache Web Server
- Install the IIS Web Server
- Obtain the PHP Application Server
- Install the PHP Application Server
- Configure Apache to Process PHP Code
- Obtain the ColdFusion Application Server
- Install the ColdFusion Application Server
- SEt Up a Dynamic Dreamweaver Site
- Create a Dynamic Web Page
- Test a Dynamic Web Page
Chapter 15: Using a Database wit ha Web Site
- Introducing Databases
- Obtain MySQL
- Install MySQL
- Configure MySQL
- Set Up PHP to Communicate with MySQL
- Using MySQL Version 4.1 or Newer with PHP
- Connect a Dreamweaver Site to a DAtabase
- Retrieve Data for Use in a Web Page
- Display a Data Item on a Web Page
- Display Multiple Data Records on a Web Page
- Add Data to a Database
Chapter 16: Advanced Dynamic Topics
- Using Information from a Form
- Add Information to a URL
- Display Information Passed in a URL
- Store Information in a Cookie
- Using Information from a Cookie
- Store Session Information
- Using Session Information
- Display Multiple Records with Paging
- Create a Search/Results Page Set
- Create a Master/Detail Page Set
Part V: Mastering Flash Basics
Chapter 17: Getting Started with Flash
- Introducing Flash
- Find Help
- Open a Flash File
- Save and Close a Flash File
- Using Flash Templates
- Understanding the Flash Window
- Understanding the Flash Timeline
- Understanding the Stage
- Using Panels
- Using the Property Inspector
Chapter 18: Creating Objects
- Introducing Flash Objects
- Draw with the Line Tool
- Draw with the Pencil Tool
- Draw with the Oval and Rectangle Tools
- Draw with the Brush Tool
- Draw with the Pen Tool
- Fill Objects with the Paint Bucket Tool
- Draw with the PolyStar Tool
- Using the Eraser Tool
- Format Strokes
- Create and Use Gradients
- Import Graphics
- Convert Bitmaps into Vector Graphics
- Turn Bitmaps into Fills
Chapter 19: Editing Objects
- Select Objects
- Move and Copy Objects
- Copy Attributes
- Edit Objects with the Free Transform Tool
- Transform a Gradient File
- Understanding Drawing Models
- Stack Objects
- Align Objects
- Using the History Panel
Chapter 20: Working with Text
- Add Text with the Text Tool
- Format Text
- Align and Kern Text
- Set Text Box Margins and Indents
- Move and Resize Text Boxes
- Break Apart Text
Part VI: Building Your Flash Movie
Chapter 21: Working with Symbols and Instances
- Create a Symbol
- Create an Instance
- Modify an Instance
- Edit a Symbol
- Understanding the Library
Chapter 22: Working with Layers
- Add and Delete Layers
- See Layer Properties
- Work with Layers on the Timeline
- Stack Layers
- Organize Layers into Folders
- Add Guide Layers
- Add and Create a Mask Layer
- Distribute Objects to Layers
Chapter 23: Working with Frames
- Add Frames
- Select Frames
- Remove Frames
- Modify Frame Properties
- Move and Copy Frames
Part VII: Adding Finishing Touches
Chapter 24: Creating Timeline Effects
- Preview Flash Animations
- Understanding Timeline Effects
- Create a Grid
- Create Distributed Duplicates
- Create a Blur
- Create a Drop Shadow
- Create an Expand
- Create an Explode
- Create Transforms
- Create Transitions
Chapter 25: Creating Animations
- Create a Motion Tween
- Reverse Frames
- Create a Rotating Motion Tween
- Using Transform to Create Tweens
- Animate an Object along a Path
- Motion Tween Opacity, Color, and Brightness
- Create a Shape Tween
- Assign Shape Hints
- Animate a Mask
- Set Tween Speed
- Create Frame by Frame Animation
- Onion Skin an Animation
- Create Scenes
- Create a Movie Clip
- Using Movie Explorer
Chapter 26: Understanding Buttons and Behaviors
- Create a Button
- Create Shape Changing or Animated Buttons
- Understanding Behaviors
- Using the Behaviors Panel
Chapter 27: Adding Movie Clip Behaviors
- Understanding Paths
- Name an Instance
- Using Goto Behaviors
- Create Objects Users Can Drag
- Using the Duplicate Movieclip Behavior
- Load External Movie Clips
- Change the Stacking Order
Chapter 28: Adding Sound
- Import a Sound file
- Assign a Sound to a Frame
- Assign a Sound to a Button
- Create Event Sounds
- Assign Start Sounds
- Assign Stop Sounds
- Assign Streaming Sounds
- Loop Sounds
- Add Sound Effects
- Set Audio Output for Export
- Understanding Sound Behaviors
- Using the Load Sound from Library Behavior
- Using the Play Sound Behavior
- Using the Stop Sound Behavior
- Using the Stop All Sounds Behavior
- Using the Load Streaming MP3 File Behavior
Chapter 29: Working with video
- Using Progressive Download to Play a Video
- Embed Video in Your Flash File
- Using the Embedded Video Stop Behavior
- Using the Embedded Video Hide Behavior
- Using the Embedded Video Show Behavior
- Using the Embedded Video Play Behavior
- Using the Embedded Video Pause Behavior
- Using the Embedded Video Fast Forward and Rewind Behaviors
Chapter 30: Distributing Flash Movies
- Publish a Movie
- Publish a Movie in Flash Format
- Publish a Movie in HTML Format
- Create a Flash Projector
- Export to Another Format
- Print Movie Frames