| Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 Recipes comes complete with everything you need to build seven multipage, data-driven applications in four different server languages. All the template pages, data sources, and completed files are included on the CD-ROM. Double-click the Read Me file in the root of the CD-ROM for instructions on setting up these files. If you're totally new to dynamic Web site development, it's a good idea to read the initial two chapters of the book to familiarize yourself with what's required for your development environment. To ensure that the code is as up-to-date as possible, the code snippets and helper extensions are maintained on the WebAssist site. All the 500-plus code snippets used in the book are stored in a single Dreamweaver extensionthere's even a dedicated online help system to make sure you get started quickly and easily. Follow these steps to get and install the extension: 1. | Visit www.webassist.com/recipes.
You'll find a full range of support options at the Dreamweaver 8 Recipes home page, hosted by WebAssist.
| 2. | Click the Get Now button.
If you're shopping while you're on the WebAssist site, you can also click the Add to Cart button. When you're ready to complete your transaction, select Checkout from any page.
| 3. | Download the Dreamweaver extension file and copy your unique serial number so you can access it later.
| 4. | After the extension has completely downloaded, launch Dreamweaver 8 and select Help > Manage Extensions to open the Macromedia Extension Manager. Dreamweaver MX and MX 2004 users will find the option under Commands > Manage Extensions.
| 5. | In the Extension Manager, choose File > Install Extension, navigate to the extension file just downloaded, and click Install.
The Extension Manager will unpack all the needed files to a common folder and will also install two menu items: Copy Snippet and the Web Application Recipes help file. The Copy Snippet command is a free extension that allows you to copy and paste complex SQL, JavaScript, and other snippet code into dialog boxes; this command is accessible from the Snippets panel's Options menu.
| 6. | Accept the End User License Agreement to continue the installation.
| 7. | Once the installation is complete, quit and relaunch Dreamweaver.
| 8. | 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.
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If you need assistance at any point, check the Help file for support options. |
