"Master" page/template on Dreamweaver

Question

Is there a way to create a "master page" on Dreamweaver as you would on Indesign?  I have multiple pages with the same headder containing picture and text elements, but I plan to periodically change the headder elements on all pages.  Is there a way to create a template such that when I change picture and text elements on the template these changes will apply to all pages of my site?

Answer 1

You can I am sure, use a template for what you want to do although, I have never done so.
I thought that I might just let you know about server side includes.  What happens with these is that you can separate individual components of your page into their own files and then call each part into your page.  So you can develop a page, then cut n' paste the header into a separate file and call it in the page with a small piece of code:
<?php include("header.html"); ?>
You can have as many pages as you like with the same header and all you need to do is add that bit of code (if you're using PHP) to those pages.  When you want to edit the header, you find the header file and chip away at it.
You could have a SSI file for your header, footer and sidebar if you like or all comon components of your site.  There are a few things you need to watch out for but if you google it you will find heaps of information on how to do it.
Martin