Going at It on Your Own with FTP
You certainly don't have to use Dreamweaver's Files panel to look after your file transfers. In fact, I used an external FTP client for the longest time just because I was more comfortable with it. I eventually switched to using the Files panel, but I still keep an FTP utility handy. If you want to use another program for transferring files, that's fineit's not going to cause any problems for Dreamweaver.If you want to use another program for transferring files, it's not going to cause any problems for Dreamweaver.
Choosing an FTP Client
There are many FTP programs available: some good, some not so good; some free, some not so free. You may want to download a few to try them out and see which you like best. Personally, I like the ones that give you two window panes: one for the remote site and one for the local site. Others have just a single window that you can drag and drop files into, just like a folder window on your computer.Geek's Delight | FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. It's the method used to transfer files to a remote location. |
Pickin' an FTP Client
Here are a few FTP programs that you can download and install, depending on your platform. They all work in a similar way and are easy to use, so you shouldn't have trouble with them. For a much greater variety, visit [download.com]. | FTP Client | Get It At | What's the Deal? |
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| Windows | | WS_FTP | [ipswitch.com/_download/wsftppro.asp] | Free to try, $35 to buy | | FTP Commander | [internet-soft.com/download][thesecond.net//image/library/english/13880_GuildFTPd.exe] | Free | | Mac | | Fetch | [fetchsoftworks.com] | Free to try, $25 to buy | | Cyberduck | [cyberduck.ch/index.php#download] | Free | |
Tractors are not family vehicles, so park it in the shed mister.Geek's Delight | The term client just means program or application. So an FTP client is just a program that looks after file transfers. Some people refer to their e-mail program as their e-mail client. Same idea. |
Setting Up the FTP Connection
Most FTP programs are very straightforward to use. The toughest part is usually setting up the connection to your remote site, but even this is fairly straightforward. The programs usually have a New Connection button on the toolbar or something similar in the File menu.Cyberduck's New Connection dialog box. Most FTP clients have a similar dialog box for establishing a remote connection to your web space.
 Geek's Delight | Often when you're establishing a new connection, the dialog box will contain a field labeled Host Directory or Initial Path. If your site is stored within a specific folder when you connect (a folder called public, for example) you could enter the path to that folder to connect directly to it, rather than having to navigate to it after you connect. Common host directories are publi87, www, and site. Check with your host. |
When you establish a new connection, you'll get a dialog box that asks you to provide your server address (usually "ftp.url.com," where url is your site's address), your username, and your password. This information should be provided to you by your hosting service or IT department if you're working within a large organization.
Just the Gist
Defining a SiteDefining a site in Dreamweaver is imperative.When you define a site, you're telling Dreamweaver where all the files that are a part of your site will be stored on your hard drive.
Site Definition WizardIf you're just getting started with Dreamweaver, the Site Definition wizard provides the easiest way to define a site.Experienced users can make use of the Site Definition's Advanced mode.Advanced mode contains categories that some users may never use.
Duplicating SitesDuplicate a site and all its settings in the Manage Sites dialog box.
Deleting SitesOnce your work is complete on a site, you can remove it from Dreamweaver's Manage Sites dialog box.Removing a site from Dreamweaver does not delete it from your hard drive.
Importing and Exporting SitesDreamweaver gives you the option to export your site's setings with or without sensitive remote login info.
Creating New Files and FoldersYou can add new files and folders directly in the Files panel or through your OS.
Uploading and DownloadingBy default, the Files panel displays your local site on the right and your remote site on the left.Use the Put and Get buttons on the Files panel toolbar to upload or download.
Stopping a TransferTo stop a file transfer, close the Background Activity dialog box.
Choosing an FTP ClientYou don't have to use Dreamweaver's Files panel for uploading and downloading.There are many external and inexpensive FTP programs available online.
Setting Up the ConnectionFTP programs usually have a New Connection button; when you click it, you'll be prompted to enter your site's remote info.Most programs allow you to save your remote connections as bookmarks or favorites.
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Geoff Blake...............................................Publisher: Peachpit PressPub Date: February 08, 2006Print ISBN-10: 0-321-37412-6Print ISBN-13: 978-0-321-37412-7Pages: 456Index
