Dreamweaver Test Site Definition

I'm new to creating a test site and most likely created one
incorrectly. When I press F12 to view my work it is blank, but when
I look at the Design view it show my site. How can I correct my
test site?

> Alan, I am probably making this more difficult then need
be... I probably
> didn't really need to define a site. All I am trying to
do was keep all of my
> files in one place (for later xferring to the "real"
server) so I defined a
> site.
You should always define a Site in dreamweaver for each
project.
That is the only way dreamweaver can make correct paths and
links.
IF this site doesn't have any server-side scripting, do NOT
say yes to a
Testing Server, or pick a "server model" A testing server is
for using ASP
or PHP.
Better suggestion-
don't use the "wizard" version of the Define Site Dialog Box.
Click the "advanced" tab in the Define Site dialog box, it's
much easier to
fill out.
then click the Testing Server tab, and set testing server
access to NONE.

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