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E-Magazine

Flash movies does not play in the e-magazine

Question:


Flash movies do not play in the e-magazine - the embedded movies.

However, I am able to view the movies from the archive file(s) downloaded separately.
 

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FTP

DW has problems connecting to Mac OS X Server versions 10.2 and 10.1

DW had problems connecting to Mac OS X Servers 10.2 and 10.1, this issue has been resolved with Mac OS X Server 10.3. Read More

FTP

Why can't I connect DW MX2004 (FTP) with AIX or OS/400 servers?

Macromedia has created a DW MX2004 extension fix that resolves some FTP issues with AIX & OS/400 servers only.

NOTE: Only install this fix if you are connecting to a AIX or OS/400 server only!

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FTP

How do I check Dreamweavers' FTP log?

When you connect to a server using Dreamweaver's FTP feature, Dreamweaver generates an FTP log. This log lists the transactions which occurred between Dreamweaver and the server during the connection. To explain the transactions, the log displays line-by-line standard codes and commands.

Many FTP problems can be identified by reading the codes and commands in this log.

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Site & File Management

How does the [Dreamweaver] site cache work?

To expedite site updating, Dreamweaver can create a site cache file to store information about all the links to other files and assets within a site.

The site cache file is created when you select the Cache option in the Site Definition dialog box, and the site cache updates invisibly as you use Dreamweaver to add, change, or delete links to files and assets on your local site.

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FTP

What is Passive FTP? (and where does Dreamweaver fit in?)

There is a way to get around the firewall difficulty. In "Passive" FTP your computer establishes the second connection, not the web server. Most, but not all, web servers will allow Passive FTP connection. Most firewalls will allow your computer to transfer files in this second connection to the web server (just as it allowed your computer to establish the first connection). The Dreamweaver FTP client has the option to establish Passive FTP.

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Talkzone (Forum) Tips

How to post a forum link without overextending the forum display?

The Dynamic Zones forum (Snitz) currently doesn't handle excesive long links correctly yet, so here's a tip:

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SBB Controls

How do I change the language of a FullText catalog?

Question:



How do I change the language of a FullText catalog in SQL server ? Read More
General

Where to put your help files?

There seems to be some confusion, and lack of documentation from Macromedia as to where to place extension help files. Hopefully this will help! Read More
General

Tips for Macromedia Approved Extensions writing

Here are some tips about building extensions compilant to Macromedia Approved standards.

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SBB Controls

How to write your own customized SBB Controls

How can I write my own Controls that integrate into Server Behavior Builder? Read More
General

How to allow Mac users to download Extensions

How to allow Mac users to download your Extensions if you have hosted them on Windows NT Internet Server.

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