| In this chapter Extending Macromedia Dreamweaver 264 Using Contribute 2 with Dreamweaver 268 Integrating Dreamweaver with Fireworks 274 Integrating Dreamweaver with Flash 278 Microsoft Integration Features 283 Peer to Peer: Macromedia Extensions for Markup Compliance 285 Peer to Peer: Markup and Contribute 285 Web design tools ”even sophisticated, late-model ones such as Dreamweaver MX 2004 ”were never intended to be Swiss Army knives that provide every tool you need to build a Web site. Rather, their nature is to act as an integrator, bringing together content from multiple sources and applications, and doing so in such a way that the seams don't show! These integrated applications may include the following: -
Add-in code from other independent developers and experts, such as the extensions you can find via Macromedia Exchange. -
Collaborative tools such as Macromedia Contribute 2, which lets non-experts participate in Website design and upkeep. -
Bitmap-oriented graphics programs such as Macromedia Fireworks, which let you create, edit, and optimize images for Web deployment. -
Vector-oriented programs such as Macromedia Flash and Freehand, which let you create scalable images, animations, and multimedia presentations. -
Day-to-day office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, which form the source for much repurposed content. -
(Insert your favorite development tool here!) You can specify third-party image editors and code editors via Dreamweaver's Edit, Preferences command. This chapter takes a look at all these tools. Two of the applications, namely Fireworks and Flash, receive detailed treatment in other sections of this book; here, we focus on how those tools integrate with Dreamweaver. |
