Web Application Recipes Setup

Dreamweaver MX 2004 Web Application Recipes comes complete with everything you need to build eight multi-page, data-driven applications in four different server languages. All the template pages, data sources, and snippets are included in a single Dreamweaver extension—there's even a dedicated online help system to make sure you get started quickly and easily. Follow these steps to transfer and install the Recipe files:

1. Visit www.webassist.com/recipes.

   You'll find a full range of support options at the Dreamweaver MX 2004 Web Application Recipes home page, hosted by WebAssist.

2. Click the Get Recipe Files button.

   If you're shopping while you're at the WebAssist site, you can also choose the Add to Cart button. When you're ready to complete your transaction, select Checkout from any page.

3. In the next page, enter your name and email address so you can receive your confirmation and serial number.

4. Answer the book- related security question.

   The security question references a particular page and word in the book. You'll need your copy of Dreamweaver MX 2004 Web Application Recipes handy to answer the security question properly.

5. Download the Dreamweaver extension file and copy your unique serial number.

6. After the extension has completely downloaded, launch Dreamweaver and select Commands > Manage Extensions to open the Macromedia Extension Manager.

7. In the Extension Manager, choose File > Install Extension and navigate to the extension file just downloaded and click Install .

   The Extension Manager will unpack all the needed files to a common folder and also install two menu items: Copy Snippet and the Web Application Recipes help file. The Copy Snippet command is a free extension that enables you to copy and paste complex SQL, JavaScript, and other snippet code into dialog boxes; this command is accessible from the Snippets panel Options menu.

8. Accept the End User License Agreement to continue the installation.

9. Once completed, quit and relaunch Dreamweaver.

10. In Dreamweaver, select Help > Web Application Recipes .

    The Web Application Recipes help file will help you to set up your data sources and transfer files to the desired location. You'll need to enter your unique serial number to access the information.

If you need assistance at any point, check the Help file for support options.