IWeb Domain is lost

All -
I have previously worked on iWeb on two computers. I easily could find the domain, stick it on a portable hard drive, work with this on my home computer, then bring it back to work. However, since I upgraded my computers to the new operating system, I can no longer find the domain. iWeb still opens up the domain at work, but I can no longer locate the domain file anywhere on the computer so that I can take it with me.
The iWeb help indicates the file should be located in the following area -
The Domain file is located in your Library/Application Support/iWeb/ folder in your home folder
This is exactly where it was in the past, but now, not only is there no domain file, the iWeb folder is no longer present in the Application Support area.
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers

Roddy - Thanks, I found it.
Odd that I was previously able to just type in a search in spotlight and it popped right up, that just does not work anymore. However, you were correct - I was looking in the wrong library.
Appreciate the help.

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IWeb -- domains corrupted, iWeb crashes..

hi, i have a few questions.
i'm enrolled in a class that requires iWeb. the students are organized into different groups that work on specific sections of a website. each student works individually, then combines his section with the group's chunk of the site. finally, we are all to combine our chunks together to form one, uniform site.
i completed most of my work; i created the class's homepage, and made some other contributions. a few days ago, we were to show our progress via the "index" site published to a folder. that went well.
working together, we obviously had to e-mail our primary "domain" files to each other, so we could edit and combine pages. i did that yesterday with no problems.
today, i was to show my progress before unveiling the thing. as i entered iWeb, the program asked me to "choose a domain," "make a new domain," etc., which i've never seen before. i clicked, "choose a domain" to load up the domain i was working on.. once i clicked "choose," however, iWeb simply closed. in fact, all of the options do this.
the domains, which ALL worked perfectly last night, were suddenly not working.. it wasn't merely my iWeb, however, as the domains, after being sent to others, did not show up as the files i worked on last night. it seems that every domain that has entered my computer is showing up as blank or with missing pages on others' computers. to my knowledge, everyone else's iWeb is doing just fine.
some tech fellows at school re-installed iWeb after getting rid of the updates.. that got it to open new, blank pages to work on, but the old domains were lost. i decided to re-update, thinking, perhaps, the new updates might solve it. they did not; the same thing happened again.
so, i re-installed iWeb once again.. now, it at least opens to a perfect blank, but when i choose "new site" or "new page," everything is greyed out, meaning, i can enter the program, but make nothing on it.
my project is due on tuesday; i need to have everything ready by tomorrow night, and for this to simply stop working and delete my data in the last few days, is a bit much. i have some back-ups, but not of everything.
has anyone ever had this problem ? if so, how could i solve it ?

You may want to double check to see if everyone is using the same version of iWeb...

Can you create an iWeb domain from an iWeb sight?

What happens if the computer you are using to create the iWeb crashes? Your iWeb page is still out there but the domain in Application Support/iWeb is now gone. Can I recreate that from the original site? I feel kind of dumb creating a whole new site that is still active.
This first came up because we run mobile accounts in our school. I only sync the desktop and documents folders. Then when a student moved to a new computer, the domain was not there. Or at least that is what I discovered. What they saw was when they opened iWeb, all the work they just did was gone. It wanted to start over. Even though what they had done prior was still on the web.
I am getting ready to show some of my teachers iWeb. I don't want them to have this same problem. Their sites may be quite extensive. And that much work to go lost would be a shame.
Please help
MacBook Pro 2.16GHz Mac OS X (10.4.8) 2GB RAM

Hi Brian,
iWeb's Domain file is kept in the user's Home folder Library:
Users/username/Library/Application Support/iWeb/Domain
I think the easiest thing to do in your situation when you're finished working is just copy the Domain file to a usb flash thumb drive. Then you have your work with you and you can open and edit your site(s) from any machine running the same version of iWeb.
Remember also that flash drives can/will fail at some point. If you are building large sites it's not a bad idea to burn a copy of the Domain to a DVD now and then.
Mark

Iweb installed on a new computer but i have this error message: Can't open file "~/Library/Application Support/iWeb/Domain.sites2."

I have just installed ilife on my new computer from my disk. I have several backups of my webpage from my old computer. Everything would be great if I could just run the program. When I click the icon for iWeb I get the following message: Can’t open file “~/Library/Application Support/iWeb/Domain.sites2.”
Somebody please help! I desperately need to update my website.

In Lion the Library folder is now invisible. To make it permanently visible enter the following in the Terminal application window: chflags nohidden ~/Library and hit the Enter button - 10.7: Un-hide the User Library folder.
To open your domain file in Lion or to switch between multiple domain files Cyclosaurus has provided us with the following script that you can make into an Applescript application with Script Editor. Open Script Editor, copy and paste the script below into Script Editor's window and save as an application.
do shell script "/usr/bin/defaults write com.apple.iWeb iWebDefaultsDocumentPath -boolean no"delay 1
tell application "iWeb" to activate
Just launch the application, find and select the domain file you want to open and it will open with iWeb. It modifies the iWeb preference file each time it's launched so one can switch between domain files.
You can download an already compiled version with this link: iWeb Switch Domain.
WARNING: iWeb Switch Domain will overwrite an existing Domain.sites2 file if you select to create a new domain in the same folder. So rename your domain files once they've been created to something other than the default name.
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Can't open file "~/Library/Application Support/iWeb/Domain.sites"

I was working on iWeb today, doing the usual adding pictures, and gave a few pages some color, and a few pictures here and there.
I restart my computer, because as usual, I almost have no memory left. When the computer is running again, I opened iWeb, and I get this odd message:
Can't open file "~/Library/Application Support/iWeb/Domain.sites"
Why is this here? I didn't do anything weird to trigger such message. The site was working perfectly fine! I tried taking the domain file to the desktop, then opening it once iWeb launches from there, and same message appears. I put it back to its place, and tried putting the iWeb plist on the desktop, and same deal!
Everything is back in its place, I haven't changed or triggered anything to deserve this. I ran Onyx, full optimization update. I restarted computer, and conducted a full disk permission repairs. Only 1 error found out of another app.
My computer is healthy, my programs are running fine. What is going on? Does anyone know how I can fix this?

Hi
Whaow 3.1GB. I'm sure iWeb has problems with that. I have the same problem with my iWeb. I have about 100 BLOG pages with a lot of pictures. Although iWeb scales the pictures when publishing (good!) it does not scale them when they are stored in the domains file/dir (bad!) So if you have an 8MP camera, this adds up after a while.
You can open the comains file and try to figure out what causes the trouble. (Right click/CTRL click, open content) sort on size to see if you have some extremely large stuff in there (Movies???) Take them out and try to make them smaller.
Good luck!!
Walter

Can't open file "~/Library/Application Support/iWeb/Domain.sites2."

Hello,
I have been using iWeb for over a year and I have a lot of my work on it. But for some reason, when I went to open iWeb, I get the error message:
+Can’t open file “~/Library/Application Support/iWeb/Domain.sites2.”+
Does anyone know how I can fix this and make sure my content doesn't get deleted?
Thank You!

Deleting the preference file does not affect the domain.sites2 file. If it's not in the default folder or has a name other than domain.sites2 then that's why iWeb couldn't find and open it. Find it and double-click on it to open it with iWeb 2. You do have a backup copy the domain file, right? If not download and use frequently the Automator application that Varkgirl created. You can get it at Varkgirl's iWeb Tips and Tricks site.

IWeb "Domain" File Not Opening in Mavericks

I just bought a new Mac Pro and converted everything over from my early 2008 Mac Pro. However, my iWeb Domain file will not open in the new Mac. It defaults to the start up iWeb page asking me to choose a new template.
Facts:
1- Both systems are running same version of Mavericks.
2- Both systems are running same version of iWeb.
3- In the Early Mac system, when I open iWeb, the Domain automatically opens. In new Mac it opens to the "choose a template for your webpage" option. Same result if I double click on the actual Domain file.
Troubleshooting already done:
1- Confirmed this is the only Domain file on the system
2- Opened same file on old system to ensure it is a valid Domain file
3- Re saved in old system and transferred over to new system. Same result when opening.
Thank you in advance for any insights on this.

To open your domain file in Lion or Mountain Lion or to switch between multiple domain files Cyclosaurus has provided us with the following script that you can make into an Applescript application with Script Editor. Open Script Editor, copy and paste the script below into Script Editor's window and save as an application.
do shell script "/usr/bin/defaults write com.apple.iWeb iWebDefaultsDocumentPath -boolean no"delay 1
tell application "iWeb" to activate
You can download an already compiled version with this link: iWeb Switch Domain.
Just launch the application, find and select the domain file in your Home/Library/Application Support/iWeb folder that you want to open and it will open with iWeb. It modifies the iWeb preference file each time it's launched so one can switch between domain files.
WARNING: iWeb Switch Domain will overwrite an existing Domain.sites2 file if you select to create a new domain in the same folder. So rename your domain files once they've been created to something other than the default name.
NOTE: In Lion and Mountain Lion the Home/Library folder is now invisible. To make it permanently visible in Lion or Mt. Lion enter the following in the Terminal application window: chflags nohidden ~/Library and press the Return key - 10.7: Un-hide the User Library folder.
For Mavericks, 10.9, go to your Home folder and use the View ➙ Show View Optionsmenu to bring the this window:
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Can somebody help me to restore my iWeb domain file from Time Machine (at the moment my whole life history is frozen online)?

I had to wipe my machine and create a new account. Now I can't restore my iWeb domain file and thus can't edit my site. When I do try to restore the file I'm told:
The operation can’t be completed because some items had to be skipped. For each item, choose File > Get Info, make sure “Locked” is deselected, and then check the Sharing & Permissions section. When you are sure the items are unlocked and not designated as Read Only or No Access, try again.
I've changed the permissions of the domain file/folder itself (within Time Machine) but I gather it wants me to change the permission of everything in there, which would presumably take hours and hours.
I've tried just dragging the domain file from the hard drive where the Time Machine backup is stored but the result of that is:
Can’t open file “~/Library/Application Support/iWeb/Domain.sites2.”
This is quite urgent because I am applying for a new job and can't display my latest work online. Any help much appreciated in advance.

Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one.

HELP! can't find my iweb domain file anymore

tried to back up my iweb domain file. located a file called 'domain' (in the library--> application support--> iweb folder) and opened it to check the contents (it seemed too light). it was the wrong file, an empty one not the domain i have been using.
when i migrated to this machine, i must have renamed my good old domain file, put it somewhere and set iweb to run with it.
the problem is now that i accidently opened the wrong domain file, iweb is set to run with this empty domain file. i.e. all my pages and sites appear gone.
i have no idea where my real domain file is.
"spotlight" or "file-->find" are no help whatsoever in locating it (heck, they could not even locate the other 'domain' file... does spotlight not search in the library area of the HD?? seems really lame). it must be somewhere. it was just here a second ago. it's not in the trash either (which i have not emptied for a while).
any help?

hm, i tried Cmd-Shift-C and typing "sites2" in the search field.
searching 'this mac' and 'file name' or 'contents' turns up nothing.
i tried typing 'domain' in the search field also.
also tried to search by 'kind' typing in 'iweb domain'. turns up nothing.
not even the domain file which i know is there (the wrong one, in the library --> iweb folder) and is called 'domain.' and which get info tells me is of the kind 'iweb domain'. ireonically, only its alias comes up (which is not in hte library folder).
as for spotlight, it only searches 14 categories of files, and you cannot add any .
is it just me or is something wrong here? if you search for a file that is clearly there, but search does not turn it up, wouldnt it follow that the search function is no good?
i also tried searching as 'contents' a phrase which i know is in on one of the pages in the domain. but no luck either.
i have not deleted the domain file. i am positive about that. i just opened a different/wrong domain file. that in itself should not delete, damage or hide my domain. its just misplaced. the frustrating thing is of course that the sites are still all there published online! but i cannot change or update them without the domain file... (of course i have a backup from a few weeks ago, but would be nice not to have to start from that again...)
any more suggestions on more effective searches? e.g. i know that the 'kind' is called 'iweb domain'. any search program that could do anything with that?
thanks for the cmd-shift-c hint btw. will come in handy in other ways im sure.

I want to move my iweb domain files to another computer, I read the directions in help but the file isn't where it says it is, can anyone direct me?

I want to move my iweb domain files to another computer, I read the directions in help but the file isn't where it says it is, can anyone direct me?

Where are you looking?
Here:
User>Library>Application Support>iWeb
Keep in mind that your Library folder is hidden by default in Mountain Lion.
To find it, hold down the option key and choose the Go menu in the Finder.
You might also want to try posting your question over in the iWeb area.
https://discussions.apple.com/community/ilife/iweb
Matt
Message was edited by: Matthew Morgan

Why does my iWeb Domain file not open in my laptop?

I'm having trouble opening my iWeb domain files on a different computer (which I need to be be able to do). I've looked at the other relevant discussions re iWeb domain file editing issues . The problem seems to be (I think) that I have no Library folder in my home folder. Nevertheless, when I open iWeb on my main computer, my website is there. When I copy that file and try to open it from my Macbook Air, all that shows in iWeb is junky stuff I've done on my Macbook in iWeb. My actual website is nowhere to be seen. I've checked the size of the Domain file too, to make sure I've copied the right one and I have. And does anyone know why I neither have a Lbrary folder in my user folder on my Mac Mini or my Macbook Air?

In Lion the Library folder is now invisible. To make it permanently visible enter the following in the Terminal application window: chflags nohidden ~/Library and hit the Enter button - 10.7: Un-hide the User Library folder.
For opening your domain file in Lion or to switch between multiple domain files Cyclosaurus has provided us with the following script that you can make into an Applescript application with Script Editor. Open Script Editor, copy and paste the script below into Script Editor's window and save as an application.
Just launch the application, find and select the domain file you want to open and it will open with iWeb. It modifies the iWeb preference file each time it's launched so one can switch between domain files.
do shell script "/usr/bin/defaults write com.apple.iWeb iWebDefaultsDocumentPath -boolean no"delay 1
tell application "iWeb" to activate
You can download an already compiled version with this link: iWeb Switch Domain.
WARNING: iWeb Switch Domain will overwrite an existing Domain.sites2 file if you select to create a new domain in the same folder. So rename your domain files once they've been created to something other than the default name.
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IWeb "Domain" file Transfer.

So i copied the domain file to an external to back it up and because I was going to restore my machine.
I restored my maching restored the domain file and iWeb wont open. I am really bummed because I have 4 website on it as well as my Photo website.
Any ideas would be lifesaving!
Thanks a lot.
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Q. What happens when you launch iWeb?
When you first launch a clean install of iWeb and then quit, some files are created, these include your preference file, which is located here:
User/Library/Preferences/com.apple.iWeb.plist
Also your domain file and the iWeb folder are created here:
User/Library/Application Support/iWeb/domain
Providing you used the default location (above) for your domain file previously, then you can now delete the new domain file and replace it with your old file. When you launch iWeb it should open your old domain file.
Q. Did you change the name you use for your user account with the new system?
If so, the plist file within your domain file could be pointing to the wrong place. Lets delete it!
With the domain file in the iWeb folder, "Control+Click" (or right click) on the domain file. From the pop-up menu choose, Show Package contents. Look for a file called assets.YourUserName.plist, move this file to the desktop, out of the domian file. Now launch iWeb, does your site open?
Report back!
Will
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Where is IWEB domain file in lion time machine backup

I have read around and know how to locate the iweb domain file on my computer- apparently the library file is hidden and you need to press alt to unhide it.
But my problem is a bit different. I recently reformatted my system back to lion. I was going to use my time machine back up to restore but apparently its corrupt and I can only manually nagivate the files now. I'm trying to look for my iweb domain file while navigating the folders but cannot find it. I went to library and application support but there is no Iweb file there. This back up was done in lion, so I don't know where i can find this "hidden" library file.
I know its a hidden file because when i go to the library folder on my mac- HD>library> app support I don't find the iweb domain on my computer. Its only after i unhide it by pressing alt when i click on "go" do i get a library folder in which the iweb domain is housed.
I would really like to recover my website but dont know where to look on my timemachine backups.
Any help would be appreciated.

The default location for the domain file is your Users/Home/Library/Application Support/iWeb folder. So go to that folder in Time Machine and see if you can see and recover the Domain.sites2 file.
Then make the Lion library visible as described below and open it with iWeb as described below:
In Lion the Library folder is now invisible. To make it permanently visible enter the following in the Terminal application window: chflags nohidden ~/Library and hit the Enter button - 10.7: Un-hide the User Library folder.
NOTE: If you repair disk permissions with Disk Utility on your boot drive you will have to rerun the script with Terminal to make the Library folder visible again.
For opening your domain file in Lion for the first time or to switch between multiple domain files Cyclosaurus has provided us with the following script that you can make into an Applescript application with Script Editor. Open Script Editor, copy and paste the script below into Script Editor's window and save as an application.
Just launch the applicaiton, find and select the domain file you want to open and it will open with iWeb. It modifies the iWeb preference file each time it's launched so one can switch between domain files.
do shell script "/usr/bin/defaults write com.apple.iWeb iWebDefaultsDocumentPath -boolean no"delay 1
tell application "iWeb" to activate
Or you can download an already compiiled version with this link: iWeb Switch Domain.
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Can't find my iweb domain file when searching for it in iweb seo tool

I am trying to get my iweb website recognized by Google. Can't seem to get the google html code to work in html snippet. So am now trying to use the iweb seo tool but can't find my iweb domain file when searching for it in iweb seo tool. My file is in user/library/applicationsupport/iweb/name.sites2
It shows in the folder but is not active, so I can't choose it.

The SEO ftp client is not what I'd recommend using. Once you add the metadata to a local copy of the files use a 3rd party ftp client like the free Cyberduck to upload the files. Much more reliable.
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For information on visitors to your site you can also use StatCounter. It records the number of visitors and a lot more: where they are from, what browser used, which page visited and what site/page then came from for just a few. SC is easy to add to the pages as you get the code for your account, put it in an HTML snippet add the snippet to each page. Old Toad's Tutorial #13 - Adding a StatCounter as an HTML Snippet describes how to do it.
Again use a test page or a separate test site to work out the details before adding to your site pages.

Will I still be able use mobileme iweb domain forwarding in icloud ?

Will I still be able use mobileme iweb domain forwarding in icloud ?
I have dozens of iweb sites hosted on mobileme pointing to www domais using web masking .
Will this also be a possibility with icloud ?
Also is iweb finished ?

At the moment it seem probably not, so you had better look for alternative hosting with GoDaddy or HostExcellence.
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