Dreamweaver lost my sites!

I use Dreamweaver MX 2004 extensively and had a rather large
list of sites set up in the manager. But then I uninstalled Flash
MX 2004, installed Flash 8 and now when I open Dreamweaver MX 2004
my entire list is just gone. It even starts up with the splash
screen like Dreamweaver itself had just been installed for the
first time! What happened and Is there anyway to retrieve my sites
or am I just going to have to rebuild the entire list? I did not
have my site list exported. Thanks for any help.
Kevin

> I searched for a .ste file in my hard drive and nothing!
You only get .ste files if you have exported them from the
Site Manager.
They are the backup files for your site definitions. Without
exporting
them, you will not find them.
You may have to just redefine your sites. The files
themselves should still
be on your harddrive.
Murray --- ICQ 71997575
Adobe Community Expert
(If you *MUST* email me, don't LAUGH when you do so!)
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"Brady Barrows" <[email protected]> wrote in
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news:gme469$iub$[email protected]..
> My dreamweaver CS3 recently has said my Adobe account is
not active and
> only
> had 'five days' left with a button that said ACTIVATE so
I did this, as I
> recall three times, when I opened dreamweaver. Every
time it re-activated
> it.
> This time I open dreamweaver and I lost all my sites
from the site
> manager. I
> mean completely gone. I searched for a .ste file in my
hard drive and
> nothing!
> Does anyone ever hear of having this problem? My Mac
also yesterday
> turned
> into all sorts of pixels and I couldn't do anything
since my pointer
> turned
> into fragmented pixels and I had to completely turn off
the power to shut
> down,
> I mean unplug the power and remove the battery. When i
started up
> everything
> seems fine but when I lost all my sites in the site
manager I know
> something is
> wacky. Any ideas?
>

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    var o = getElementById(objectIdStr);
    if (o) {
     var n = o.getElementsByTagName(OBJECT)[0];
     if (!n || (n && typeof o.SetVariable != UNDEF)) {
         r = o;
     else if (typeof n.SetVariable != UNDEF) {
      r = n;
   return r;
embedSWF: function(swfUrlStr, replaceElemIdStr, widthStr, heightStr, swfVersionStr, xiSwfUrlStr, flashvarsObj, parObj, attObj) {
   if (!ua.w3cdom || !swfUrlStr || !replaceElemIdStr || !widthStr || !heightStr || !swfVersionStr) {
    return;
   widthStr += ""; // Auto-convert to string to make it idiot proof
   heightStr += "";
   if (hasPlayerVersion(swfVersionStr)) {
    setVisibility(replaceElemIdStr, false);
    var att = (typeof attObj == OBJECT) ? attObj : {};
    att.data = swfUrlStr;
    att.width = widthStr;
    att.height = heightStr;
    var par = (typeof parObj == OBJECT) ? parObj : {};
    if (typeof flashvarsObj == OBJECT) {
     for (var i in flashvarsObj) {
      if (flashvarsObj[i] != Object.prototype[i]) { // Filter out prototype additions from other potential libraries
       if (typeof par.flashvars != UNDEF) {
        par.flashvars += "&" + i + "=" + flashvarsObj[i];
       else {
        par.flashvars = i + "=" + flashvarsObj[i];
    addDomLoadEvent(function() {
     createSWF(att, par, replaceElemIdStr);
     if (att.id == replaceElemIdStr) {
      setVisibility(replaceElemIdStr, true);
   else if (xiSwfUrlStr && !isExpressInstallActive && hasPlayerVersion("6.0.65") && (ua.win || ua.mac)) {
    setVisibility(replaceElemIdStr, false);
    addDomLoadEvent(function() {
     var regObj = {};
     regObj.id = regObj.altContentId = replaceElemIdStr;
     regObj.width = widthStr;
     regObj.height = heightStr;
     regObj.expressInstall = xiSwfUrlStr;
     showExpressInstall(regObj);
getFlashPlayerVersion: function() {
   return { major:ua.pv[0], minor:ua.pv[1], release:ua.pv[2] };
hasFlashPlayerVersion:hasPlayerVersion,
createSWF: function(attObj, parObj, replaceElemIdStr) {
   if (ua.w3cdom && isDomLoaded) {
    return createSWF(attObj, parObj, replaceElemIdStr);
   else {
    return undefined;
createCSS: function(sel, decl) {
   if (ua.w3cdom) {
    createCSS(sel, decl);
addDomLoadEvent:addDomLoadEvent,
addLoadEvent:addLoadEvent,
getQueryParamValue: function(param) {
   var q = doc.location.search || doc.location.hash;
   if (param == null) {
    return q;
    if(q) {
    var pairs = q.substring(1).split("&");
    for (var i = 0; i < pairs.length; i++) {
     if (pairs[i].substring(0, pairs[i].indexOf("=")) == param) {
      return pairs[i].substring((pairs[i].indexOf("=") + 1));
   return "";
// For internal usage only
expressInstallCallback: function() {
   if (isExpressInstallActive && storedAltContent) {
    var obj = getElementById(EXPRESS_INSTALL_ID);
    if (obj) {
     obj.parentNode.replaceChild(storedAltContent, obj);
     if (storedAltContentId) {
      setVisibility(storedAltContentId, true);
      if (ua.ie && ua.win) {
       storedAltContent.style.display = "block";
     storedAltContent = null;
     storedAltContentId = null;
     isExpressInstallActive = false;
Can someone please help! I've looked and tried prety much everything. If you can provide a solution I would GREATLY apreciate it!

There is no Flash player version 15... as in your code:
<param name="swfversion" value="15.0.0.0" />
For some reason Adobe thought it would be a good idea to target a Flash player version (15) as default.....which may be out a couple years in the future. Go figure!!!
If you don't like player version 9, change to 10 or 11.... just not 15 (yet).
Best wishes,
Adninjastrator

Since updating to Firefox 4.0.1 I have lost the site security ranking provided by Norton. can I incorporate this in the latest Firefox? Failing that, how can I return to my previous version?

Since updating to Firefox 4.0.1 I have lost the site security ranking provided by Norton. can I incorporate this in the latest Firefox? Failing that, how can I return to my previous version?

http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/Norton-Toolbar-not-compatible-with-FF-4-0-1/td-p/442788

In Dreamweaver MySites[New Site] menu option , if I had a hosting JSP/PHP what I must declare the hosting JSP or PHP ?

In Dreamweaver MySites[New Site] menu option , if I had a hosting JSP/PHP what I must declare the hosting JSP or PHP ?

The simplest answer is to choose the language you work best with, and that fits the clients specification the best.
I have mixed server languages on a site before, (would not recommend) when a client has decided they wish to change from their old one to a new(er) /different one, the only thing you must watch if doing this, is that you do not mix languages on the same page (will not work correctly, if at all), and parameter passing.
PZ

Dreamweaver 8 removes site definitions

Does anyone know if the problem of Dreamweaver 8 removing
site definitions of previous versions of dreamweaver on
installation is a bug in the installation or is it just my machine
or just with a studio upgrade.
Secondly anyone know how i can retrieve the site definitions
i previously had on MX2004 before installing v8.
Noticably it has left the extensions allow but blanked the
definitions;
NOT GOOD !!!!!!!!!!

In this case, DW8 removed the site definitions for a previous
version on
installation. I don't think that's a known issue.
In the case you are making reference to, DW seems to just
lose its
definitions for some at random times. It hasn't happened to
me but once,
and that was with DW4, I believe. It seems to happen to
others more often
than that. Of course, your suggestion for backups is ALWAYS a
good idea - I
keep them religiously. OP may find this utility useful for
that -
http://mm-exporter.joexx.de
Who knows whether these two issues are simply different sides
of the same
coin? I sure don't, but I suspect they are not.
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> Murray *ACE* wrote:
>
>> Different issue, James.
>
> What is the real issue, then?
>
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Dreamweaver 5.5 site settings

Hi, Till some time ago I've used fire ftp for managing files online. They are nicely opening in DW with a number in front of the files name. Then I decided to configure "site's" in DW built in manager. I've configured a remote server it's not working like I hoped.
1.When I open a file form remote server, it's not editable "on line". To do it I have to save that file and then PUT it on the server which is not very productive. Any way to overcome this?
2.How to switch of the prompt "do you want to override local files" and make "yes to all" permanent.
3.Do files edited on-line have any sort of indication that they are "on-line" and not local?
4.Is there any way to export Dreamweaver settings, mostly "sites" settings?

I don't know if it help's but I am using win7 64bit, DW 5.5 newest FF (but it worked also with older versions).
You could try "open with" (from the context menu)-> add program ->insert DW path -> connect to your server -> open with ->select dreamweaver ->edit.
I don't think it has something to do with the server (I am using linux, by the way).
I found this on FireFtp site, hope it helps:
For your local files, sometimes you want to be able to open a file with a different program than the default one. Let's say I have an image file - sometimes I just want to look at it and that defaults to Firefox (what else?!) but sometimes I want to edit it and for that I need Photoshop.
So, I right click on my image file, go to Open With->Add Programs... The associated extension with the file (in this example, ".jpg") will already by listed on the top-left pane. I give my program a name in the Name textbox, in this case, Photoshop. I click "Browse" and find the Photoshop executable file (on Windows, this is usually under the "Program Files" folder somewhere). And optionally I can add Arguments, but for most users and most cases it's enough to leave that box alone. Then I hit "Apply". I'll then see in the top-right pane that my program is now associated with that extension. In a similar manner, if I want a program to be associated with all extensions and all files I can select "*.*" (which will always be there) and add programs to its list.
Now, when I right click the file again and look under "Open With", I will have Photoshop as one of the options - I can select that and the file will open up with Photoshop.
For remote files, selecting Open With will download the file and put you into Remote Edit mode. From here you can work on your file, save it, and FireFTP will automatically upload your file when it detects you've modified the file.
For Mac users: When you create a program entry for Safari, for example, you would think the path to the Application is probably: /Applications/Safari.app
and logically so, because when you browse the directory you aren't allowed to go into the Application's hidden contents. However, this is not the correct path. Right-click on an Application and do "Show Package Contents". The correct path to the Safari application is actually: /Applications/Safari.app/Contents/MacOS/Safari
Not very intuitive, I realize, for you Mac users out there. Maybe in a future version there will be an easier way to access these hidden Application contents.
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This morning dreamweaver cs6 restarted as if it was just installed lost all sites

Hi Dreamweaver CS6 for mac osx
restarted this am as if i had just installed it, all the site definitions are gone and yes there are no recent backups
major pain, any idea of hour to get back my actual version?
it showing version 12.0.5861
the file in applications its showing as 12.0.3 build 5861
any ideas????
Thanks

mattyl99 wrote:
it showing version 12.0.5861
the file in applications its showing as 12.0.3 build 5861
Those are the same version. Macs just truncate the version number within the program itself, it's a known issue and doesn't affect how it runs.
Your sites are still on your hard drive, all you need to do is set up new definitions from the existing site folders to get them back.
Site > Manage Sites > New
When asked what you want to use for the local site root, browse to one of your existing site folders, add the FTP info and you should be good to go.
You aren't logged in under a different user account than the one you normally use, are you?

Dreamweaver CS4 - Lost all site details

Hi guys,
I just shut down DW, and restarted it - and all of my site details (40+) in my file manager have just... gone?..
Is there any way to restore them?
Cheers,
Ky

Running it on a Mac with OS x.
I have a Timeline backup, if thats any help? Just unsure what to restore.

Dreamweaver changed (no sites, no server models any more)

It seems like from one moment to the other suddenly i lost all my SITES (the FTP-datas, which you can save as .ste) in Dreamweaver CS3. Also I cannot work with my ADDT extension, "missing the SERVER MODEL " . When I want to re-install Dreamweaver CS3 (which I have bought) it asks that I put in the CD for Dreamweaver CS4. What could have happened? Thanx for all tips.

I have re-installed the whole Adobe CS3 .. and everything works again.

Dreamweaver 8 root site problem

I recently upgraded to version 8 from MX. My root site is on
my network storage, and never had a problem with MX. My image paths
are all wrong and now have just broken link placeholders. After
doing a little resaerch, I mapped a drive to my site folder, and
now the images are back IN DREAMWEAVER. My problem now is when I
pre-view a page in a browser (F12), the image links are broken
again...... any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Actually, the two dots mean "go up a level". The first link
is a root
relative link, and it's the leading slash that refers to the
root.
> It seems the two periods are missing indicating the root
folder, but I
> would
> rather not go through my entire site adding ../. I'm
perplexed as to why
> this
> happens in version 8 and not in MX.
It would happen in both, if you have temp files disabled in
both. No doubt
you had them enabled in MX and not in DW8. Check your Preview
in Browser
preferences.
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"wencie" <[email protected]> wrote in
message
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> for the images that won't pre-view => img
> src="/image_125/581999LargeLockside125.jpg"
>
> for images that do pre-view => img
> src="../image_125/spacer_green_125.gif"
>
> It seems the two periods are missing indicating the root
folder, but I
> would
> rather not go through my entire site adding ../. I'm
perplexed as to why
> this
> happens in version 8 and not in MX.
>

Dreamweaver / flash custom sites on .Mac accounts

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!
How can i upload custom pages created with dreamweaver and flash onto my .Mac account?
Thank you,
Jonathan

Hi,
thank you for the answer. I tried it but it didn't work. Can i ask you: is the ftp address
http://homepage.mac.com
and is my user name my mac username, while the folder name would be 'sites'?
these are infos that need to be entered into dreamweaver.
thank you,
Jonathan

Lost iWeb Site

Unfortunately last week I lost my entire HD. My website which is run via MobileMe is still functioning however the iWeb app no longer carries the site in it. All of the html pages are stored on my iDisk and I was wondering if there was any way to get the files back into iWeb so I don't have to build it all over again... Any suggestions?
Thanks!

I was wondering if there was any way to get the files back into iWeb so I don't have to build it all over again
No, not unless you made a backup of your Domain file (normally found in Home/Library/Application Support/iWeb).

Lost iWeb Site .... need to import current site!

HI
My iWeb site info was lost after a destroyed computer incident.
I didn't know about the domain file that should be backed up ... I do now... but I am left with a .Mac web site that I can't edit or import.
What should I do?
Are there products that can import the site? Maybe I can continue using a different editor?
Is there a way to add new pages to my site ... to at least link to a new site? Or is my current site now frozen in time?
Thanks for any advice
Lee

Ok to rant now and then; we all have at one time or another!
Maybe this will help: understand that iWeb doesn't operate like other web apps, in the sense that it does not write html as it creates. It takes the data you place in it and then converts all of it into html when you click the Publish button. In other words, iWeb does the Save As for you when it generates the html necessary for the web.
I save frequently as I work in iWeb. If you have spent hours working with the application and you have created a substantial portion of a site, it is a very good idea to stop, make a duplicate copy of the Domain file, and place it in it's own folder, in another location. There is a free automator application available here which makes this process very quick and easy.
Get used to backing up that Domain file frequently. While it doesn't happen that often, there are posts in the forums about the inability to even save your work after hours of labor in the app. If you have duplicated your Domain file incrementally as you work, you will avoid the perils of this situation.
Mark

Can't edit php files in dreamweaver, access to site root denied

Can anyone help me please?
I've recently purchased a Macbook Pro after my PCs failed on me and also had to get a Creative Suite Web Premium. I have always used Dreamweaver to edit my php files. In Windows XP, I had to run the programme to run as an Administrator to edit php files. Now I have not a clue how to do it on Mac! Each time I tried to save a php file, a dialog box appear stating: Access to Macintosh
HD:Library:Webserver:Documents:Untitled-1.php was denied
Regards
Sinead

You shouldn't have to do that on the Mac or Windows. Only thing I could find that would suggest loading files from there is a tutorial by David. And although I would normally agree with him, keeping the files in a system library folder for a testing environment is really unnecessary. I'd recommend moving them into your /Users/{username}/Sites folder. There is already a modification to the apache server to recognize that as http://localhost/~{username}. Or install something like MAMP that is in the Applications folder.

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