Backing up Site Definitions in Ultradev 1.0

I'm finally going to upgrade, but I have a lot of Site
Definitions in Dreamweaver Ultradev 1.0.
Is there a way to backup and transfer Site Definitions from
Ultradev 1.0 to the latest Dreamweaver on a new PC?
I did find a few utilities but none that support backing up
from the old Ultradev 1.0 version.

Good idea....
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> Or export them one by one if it doesn't work and
reimport them. You can
> multiple-select site definitions when importing.
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>> You're hosed, I believe, unfortunately. Even the
best of the utilities
>> available doesn't dig that deep -
>>
>> MM-Exporter recognizes installed versions of
Dreamweaver® 3, 4, UD4, MX,
>> MX 2004 and DW8 under Windows and saves selectively:
>>
>> (taken from
http://mm-exporter.joexx.de)
>>
>> But, since it's free, you could get it and try it.
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>> "Soporose" <[email protected]>
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>>> I'm finally going to upgrade, but I have a lot
of Site Definitions in
>>> Dreamweaver Ultradev 1.0.
>>>
>>> Is there a way to backup and transfer Site
Definitions from Ultradev 1.0
>>> to
>>> the latest Dreamweaver on a new PC?
>>>
>>> I did find a few utilities but none that support
backing up from the old
>>> Ultradev 1.0 version.
>>>
>>
>>
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Backing up and restoring site definitions

Losing your site definitions in Dreamweaver can be a disaster, but it does happen sometimes. The best way to prepare for such an eventuality is to back up your site definitions on a regular basis.
Creating a backup
You can back up all your site definitions in a single operation by selecting Site > Manage Sites. In the dialog box that opens, Shift-click to select all site names, and then click Export.
In Dreamweaver CS6, the Manage Sites dialog box looks like this:
In earlier versions of Dreamweaver, it looks like this:
Dreamweaver asks if you want to include passwords and login details (this is the default option). Whichever option you choose will be applied to all sites, so click Cancel if you want to treat some sites separately, and export your sites in two sets by using Ctrl/Cmd-click to select them.
When you click OK, Dreamweaver asks where you want to export the definitions. Navigate to a suitable location, leave the File name field unchanged, and click Save. Although only one site name is listed in the File name field, Dreamweaver exports all the site definitions as .ste files in a single operation.
NOTE: This process backs up only the details of your sites, such as the location of the root folder, FTP details, and so on. It does not back up the actual files in your site, such as .html (or .php, .asp, .cfm) files, images, and style sheets. It's a good idea to use your normal file backup routine on your actual files from time to time, as well as exporting the site definitions.
Restoring site definitions
In the event of losing your site definitions in Dreamweaver or moving to a new computer, open the Manage Sites dialog box, and use the Import button to navigate to your backup .ste files.
What if I don't have a backup?
Often, if you don't have a backup of .ste files, you need to go through the whole process of re-entering the details for each site manually.
However, you might be able to restore them by using a restore point on Windows or Time Machine in Mac OS X.
On Windows, the site definitions for Dreamweaver CS6 are stored in the Windows Registry at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Common\12.0\Sites.
In Mac OS X, they are at Macintosh HD:<username>:Library:Application Support:Adobe:Common:12.0:Sites:Site Prefs.
In recent versions of Mac OS X, the Library folder is hidden. In the Mac Finder, select Go > Go to Folder, type ~/Library in the search field, and click Go.
Dreamweaver CS5.5 site definitions are in the same location, except use 11.5 instead of 12.0. The numbers for CS4 and CS3 are 10 and 9 (without a decimal fraction) respectively. For earlier versions of Dreamweaver, substitute Macromedia for Adobe, and adjust the number accordingly.
If you don't have a backup of the actual files on your site, download the files from your remote server.

Hello,
We are running iPlanet 5.2 Messaging Server and need
to migrate to another (duplicate) 5.2 Messaging
Server. We have all the software installed and the
LDAP user accounts created. Now we just need to move
the existing mail from one server to the other.
I found the Backing Up and Restoring the Message
Store section in the Admin Guide says to back up and
restore your data, Messaging Server provides the
imsbackup and imsrestore utilities.
However I am wondering about the Queue?
Under <instance>/imta/queue
What is the difference between the Message Store
and the Queue? The Message Store is where messages get delivered to, so you can read them.'
The queue is where messages are temporarily stored, pending delivery to wherever they go.
You can use tar, cpio, or what have you for the queue. Stop the server first. . .
You then just restore the files to the new server. No need to restart or anything like that. Just dump the files in, and run
imsimta cache -sync
to tell the MTA to re-read the queue.
Can I just backup and restore the
Queue using tar or cpio?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Regards,
Tim

Mac users: back up your site definitions before applying the 11.0.2 update

The 11.0.2 update to Dreamweaver CS5 is intended to fix the problem with FileVault on Mac OS X. I don't know the full details, but I presume that it locates the program settings in a different place or rebuilds them. Unfortunately, this has the effect of deleting login details for sites you have set up in Dreamweaver. Make sure you back up your site definitions before applying the 11.0.2 update on a Mac.
The update doesn't affect site definitions on Windows (at least, not in my experience).

One could also try a machine restart after the patch has been successfully applied.

Create a Site Definition file with Visual Web part in Visual Studio

I tried to create a site definition file in Visual Studio 2013 and SharePoint 2013 by following the MSDN tutorial:
Walkthrough: Create a Basic Site Definition Project. Near the end, I added a virtual web part control to the site definition and registered MyWebPartControls in the site definition's default ASPX page as written in the MSDN tutorial:
Unfortunately, IntelliSense doesn't show any MyWebPartControls: tags, and VisualWebPart1 is highlighted with a warning “Element 'SMWebPart3' is not a known element. This can
occur if there is a compilation error in the Web site, or the web.config file is missing.”
Since it’s a warning, I went ahead to build and deploy the solution. However, when I used the site definition template to create a subsite, it returned a parser error:
Unknown server tag 'MyWebPartControls:TestSiteDef1.VisualWebPart1'
I spent half day researching and debugging, and finally solved the problem. The issue is on the registration line:
<%@ Register Tagprefix="MyWebPartControls" Namespace="TestSiteDef.VisualWebPart1" Assembly="$SharePoint.Project.AssemblyFullName$" %>
The $SharePoint.Project.AssemblyFullName$ is a replaceable parameter to provide values for SharePoint solution items whose actual values are not known at design time. Unfortunately, it does not find the right assembly name during the deployment. It should
be replaced by the Assembly’s Strong Name. Here is how I fixed the problem step by step:
In Solution Explorer, open the package node and double click Package.package
Click Manifest tab in the Package.package.
Copy the full assembly name in the package’s manifest. It may be similar like this:
Assembly="TestSiteDef,
Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=a300f1f2da8ae976"
Back to the site definition’s default.aspx page, replace the
Assembly="$SharePoint.Project.AssemblyFullName"
in the registration line with the copied text:
Assembly="TestSiteDef,
Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=a300f1f2da8ae976"
Change the Namespace from
Namespace="TestSiteDef.VisualWebPart1"
to
Namespace="TestSiteDef".
The line to register the web part in a site definition file will look like this:
<%@
Register
Tagprefix="MyWebPartControls"
Namespace="TestSiteDef "
Assembly="TestSiteDef, Version=1.0.0.0,
Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=a300f1f2da8ae976"
%>
Clean, build and deploy the solution. It works like charm. (Note: the warning message on visual web part may still exist, but you can ignore it).

Assuming your .ascx.vb file is inheriting from the web part class, you can add the custom properties in the same manor (language syntax aside).
Be sure to use the attributes to correctly identify and scope the properties. (see:
http://www.sbrickey.com/Tech/Blog/Post/SharePoint_Attributes_for_Web_Part_properties)
Scott Brickey
MCTS, MCPD, MCITP
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How do I manually recreate the site definition (.ste) for an existing site?

My iMac hard drive recently failed and had to be replaced.
Though I had backed up my web site files, I don't have a backup of the site's Site Management (*.ste) file.
Thus, I'm unable to manage this site in Dreamweaver (reinstalled on the new hard drive).
In some forum threads, there are references to "manually recreating the site definition." How do I do this?
Thanks!

paintwlight wrote the following:
Does Putting the site to the remote server constitute an Export, whereby a .ste file would have been created during the Put process and, therefore, exist on the remote server?
No. Hit F1 and search for Export.
If so, I assume that if I copy the .ste file currently on the remote server and save it locally (into Library:Application Support:Adobe:Common:9:Sites:Site Prefs), all will be well and Dreamweaver will once again be able to manage the site.
DW can manage the site after you have defined the site as mentioned
earlier. It does not need the .ste files at all. Those are created by
the user via the Export feature and are not used by DW itself.
Gosh, I wish I would have known about the .ste file before my hard drive died. This seems like way too much responsibility to put on one teeny tiny little file -- especially one that's not kept with the rest of the web site files.
The .ste file contains only the paths to your site and the login
information - if you choose to include that information. It does not
contain any of the actual files. DW does not act as a backup or archival
program. You need to keep backups of your entire site (including source
files used to create the site, such as Photoshop/Fireworks layered
images, Flash .fla files, etc...) as well as backups of the .ste files.
HTH
Mark A. Boyd
Keep-On-Learnin'

Can I store my Dreamweaver site definitions on an external drive?

I just purchased 2 brand new iMacs (one for office and one for home) to replace my old MacBook Pro. I am now moving all of my client files to an extranal hard drive so that I can share the same exact files in both locations. I just realized it won't be that easy with Dreamweaver because of the site definitions, which are stored locally on the computer.
Is there a way for me to move and store site definitions of the external hard drive. If so, can you provide detailed instructions on how to do this. I am paranoid about losing important data!
I am also assuming that Dreamweaver looks in a specific place for site definitions, so I'll need to 'train' it to look on my external hard drive to find them (if that's even possible).
Thank you SO much, in advance!
Jackie

I think the OP was wondering if there could just be a single location that held the site definitions andnthat both computers would read when DW was launched on either machine to populate the site list.
Just clarifying the question, but that can't be done so Nancy's instructions are what needs to be done. Each computer will maintain it's own list of defs, but being able to export and import makes it a little easier. Part of my workflow when setting up a site involves making an immediate export of the site def in a location that is being backed up. I also keep another secure file of FTP info as an added layer - just because there was ne particular web host that included special characters in the UserID, which did not retain in the site definition. I don't mind having to do this, but I wish you could export the entire list and not have to do one at a time.

Site Definitions CS4 v. CS6

I just switched to DW CS6 from CS4. When I defined a Site in CS4, it created an actual folder with my site name that I could see on my hard drive, and my various website files would be in there. CS6 isn't doing that-- although it shows a folder icon that is visible inside of Dreamweaver. I look for it outside of Dreamweaver, and it's not there. This spooks me a little bit. Is this how it works now, or am I doing something wrong? Thanks!

Hey Nancy-- After I responded to your post last night, I started thinking more about your response-- did I export the site definitions? Ah. The short answer is no, I just copied the files when I got my new computer, and reinstalled DW CS4. I still have access to my old computer tho, and my plan is to export the site defs and put them on the new one, where I guess I will then have to them "import" them back.
Switching to CS6 caused a bit of misdirection. (As Murray suggested, the DW version was not the issue.) But the light finally went on! Thanx!

Site definition Help needed....Thanks

I am working with Dreamweaver 8. Vista operating system. My problem is a simple one but I am really
stuck on it.
In the past I have learned that to set my site definitions
to always work OFF line and then transfer changes to my hosing company. For some reason this has changed to working
ON line in the ftp:\\ mode.
I am unable to find a way to get back to the SITE
DEFINITIONS PAGES to change back to “Edit locally and then upload to remote
testing server.” Need help, PLEASE
Joe

DW will just give a site a name when you first try to define
a site. That pop-up box which says those names should give you the
option to click in the text areas and change the name and path to
whatever you wish.
To answer your questions I will say the following:
1 - To do this would would serve no purpose I will explain
why with the answer to #2.
2. I wouldn't recommend putting only C:\ in the local root
folder box. That would potentially cause issues down the road
because then DW would have access to work in the WINDOWS directory
and this is not good. I would highly recommend keeping it in your
user account on Windows XP (this is anything inside the
C:\Documents and Settings\Username folder, which includes your My
Documents folder). Now to jump back to #2. Without defining a
proper directory you would not be able to use its functions for
PHP, ASP or any server-side script. You would also not be able to
insert Flash files onto your web pages nor would you be able to use
the new features such as Spry. This is because DW needs a folder to
work in so that it can create the associated files and folders
which accompany making those types of scripts and functions. You
don't necessarily need to connect it to a remote website if you do
not have one, but you do need to specify a local folder to work in
and I would highly recommend it. Thus defining the Name only gives
the site definition a way for you to reference the site, even if it
is for testing many sites. For instance I put my sites in a folder
called "Sites" and then inside that folder I have many subfolders
which are defined sites in Dreamweaver. Each folder has a name
which corresponds to it that DW sees.

Site Definition Requirements to use Spry

What do my site definitions need to be set at to use Spry. I am using both DW 4 & 5.
Thanks

Thank you Murray,
Now a bit more detail. I currently manage a site that has been around for a long time. When I try to use spry accordian within that site (in a new or existing shtml document), the accordian features don't work properly (panel tabs and content are not distinguishable - just a list, and he tabs do not expand). If I save an existing or create a new shtml page to my desktop, and add spry accordian there, then save back to my original site, no problem. Adobe tech support told me that it was a problem with my "definitions" file. Any clues to what my problem is?
Best Regards....

Site definition files? anyone?

OK so I am new to website creation, so please cut me some
slack. Using Dreamweaver CS3 on a Mac, in the manage sites window,
none of the sites I created with Dreamweaver 8 are shown, yet they
all reside in a local sites folder in my documents folder. When I
choose the import function, it asks for the location of my site
definition files (ste) but none are visible anywhere on my system.
How do I import/recognise my previously built sites in Dreamweaver
CS3? Totally confused here...

The sites *should* have been migrated when you installed CS3,
but you can
always go back into DW8, EXPORT the sites, then IMPORT them
into CS3.
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"Tik-Tok Man" <[email protected]> wrote in
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> OK so I am new to website creation, so please cut me
some slack. Using
> Dreamweaver CS3 on a Mac, in the manage sites window,
none of the sites I
> created with Dreamweaver 8 are shown, yet they all
reside in a local sites
> folder in my documents folder. When I choose the import
function, it asks
> for
> the location of my site definition files (ste) but none
are visible
> anywhere on
> my system. How do I import/recognise my previously built
sites in
> Dreamweaver
> CS3? Totally confused here...
>

Site definition window gone?

After upgrading to Lion my site definition window is gone for the website that I created (darhosta.com). Does anyone know how to get it back? Do I create a new site or do something else?
I wish I would have never upgraded to Lion. To many problems!
Thanks, Lou Hosta

I figured it out. I just had to plug in the url, password, ftp site, etc.

Site Definition Help - Please

Dreamweaver in CS3 on Windows XP Prof: Very very beginner:
Before I've chosen a folder or site or anything:
When I begin to define a site - in the Site Definition window
- in Site name: box, "Unnamed Site 2" always appears;
In the 'Local root folder:' box, the words C:\My
Documents\Unnamed Site 2\ always appears as does C:\
Why? and how do I change this so that no site name at all
appears in the 'Site name:' box?
Why? and how do I change this so that only C;\ appears in the
'Local root folder:' box.
Thanks to anyone for any help

DW will just give a site a name when you first try to define
a site. That pop-up box which says those names should give you the
option to click in the text areas and change the name and path to
whatever you wish.
To answer your questions I will say the following:
1 - To do this would would serve no purpose I will explain
why with the answer to #2.
2. I wouldn't recommend putting only C:\ in the local root
folder box. That would potentially cause issues down the road
because then DW would have access to work in the WINDOWS directory
and this is not good. I would highly recommend keeping it in your
user account on Windows XP (this is anything inside the
C:\Documents and Settings\Username folder, which includes your My
Documents folder). Now to jump back to #2. Without defining a
proper directory you would not be able to use its functions for
PHP, ASP or any server-side script. You would also not be able to
insert Flash files onto your web pages nor would you be able to use
the new features such as Spry. This is because DW needs a folder to
work in so that it can create the associated files and folders
which accompany making those types of scripts and functions. You
don't necessarily need to connect it to a remote website if you do
not have one, but you do need to specify a local folder to work in
and I would highly recommend it. Thus defining the Name only gives
the site definition a way for you to reference the site, even if it
is for testing many sites. For instance I put my sites in a folder
called "Sites" and then inside that folder I have many subfolders
which are defined sites in Dreamweaver. Each folder has a name
which corresponds to it that DW sees.

How can I change remote site definition without breaking all of the links?

I've created a website and put it here http://home.comcast.net/~alpsf/index.html to test it during construction. Now when I change the remote site definition on the local site in DW, all of the links are broken. I now suspect the problem is that I made it site root-relative, and DW inserted /~alpsf/ in all of the links. Is there a way to fix this?
Thanks very much.

You can do a find and replace to change the links globally. Make sure you do a complete backup of the site prior to doing this incase you don't do it correctly. Let me stress that again, backup your entire site incase you need to restore. If you have created a "new site" and this will not be part of the /~alpsf site, then you will need to define a new site and copy all the files into that folder (I am guessing this is the case). I would copy the files outside of Dreamweaver. You could do this without touching the files in the ~alpsf directory. There are a lot of variable here as I don't know exactly what you are doing.
On the file menu select window/results-select search. (this is done if the search window is not open).
Find in: Entire Current Local Site
Search: Source Code
Find: "/~alpsf/
Replace:"/
That should do it, but this is a very tricky thing. I wouldn't have a problem doing this as long as I have everything backed up.
Jim
Edited:You might have to go into your css, spry files and any others that has links to do the same (this time only select Find in: Current document once the document is open). Once that is done, delete the whole remote site and upload the changes once you check that everything is completed.

All site definitions gone in DW CS4

I'm using CS4 on a Mac running OS10.5.6. I accidentally removed one site, went into Time Machine and recovered it, then next time I started up CS4 ***all*** my sites are gone -- some 30 sites. I still have CS3 running (I have to support others here at work with older versions), so I can go and export some of the sites from CS3, but there are still many sites that were only built in CS4. Any idea on how to get these back? Is there a file I can restore from Time Machine that might contain that? I read the previous posts regarding missing site definitions, but they refer to the PC registry - not a solution for a Mac user. Help! Thanks for any suggestions.

You're a star, David! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Configure Server dialogue vs. Site Definition

Under 'Manage Sites' - 'Site Definition Dialogue', I
(accidentally) clicked on "If you want to work directly on the
server using FTP or RDS, you should create an FTP or RDS server
connection."
So now when I go to Manage Sites, I get the 'Configure
Server' dialogue box instead of the 'Site Definition' box, and I
would like to switch back.
Any help on how to reverse what I did?
Thanks

Just create a new definition using the correct data.
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"CMAF" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Under 'Manage Sites' - 'Site Definition Dialogue', I
(accidentally)
> clicked on
> "If you want to work directly on the server using FTP or
RDS, you should
> create
> an FTP or RDS server connection."
>
> So now when I go to Manage Sites, I get the 'Configure
Server' dialogue
> box
> instead of the 'Site Definition' box, and I would like
to switch back.
>
> Any help on how to reverse what I did?
>
> Thanks
>

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