Site Definition Issue

I am using Adobe Dreamweaver 8.
When I define a Dynamic site and enter the FTP login info AND
the FTP password Dreamweaver does not save it even though I tell it
too (The little box is checked).
So everytime I start Dreamweaver and put files to the server
I have to re-enter this information. As long as I leave Dreamweaver
running I don't have to re-enter the FTP info. But after shutting
Dreamweaver down, I have to re-enter the FTP info the NEXT time I
start it.
Is there a fix for this?
Thanks for any suggestions.
NTG2112

> I am using Adobe Dreamweaver 8.
known issue- dw8 and IE7 conflict.
go to the adobe.com site and get the 8.02 dreamweaver
updater.
Alan
Adobe Community Expert, dreamweaver
http://www.adobe.com/communities/experts/

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My desktop computer had some issues and I am having a hardware and operating system upgrade done on it. It had six hard drives, none of which were damaged and all of the data is intact. This data includes all of my DW CS4 sites which are in one of two directorys (i.e, "Client A-M" and "Client N-Z"), under a client sub-directory in the client's name.
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In a previous post, I addressed this issue and it was suggested that on the ones where I had problems, the issue was site definition files. I have just recieved a request to do some updating on a site which I have not opened on the laptop. As a prevention to avoid any problems, my quesiton is this:
Should I redefine the site in it's existing folder on the laptop as a new site since this installation of DW CS4 has never seen that site before and the subject site is not on its recognized list of sites.
Thanks in advance for you help,
Joe
PS: What is the file extension for the site definition files, and where do they reside on the computer?
J.

Without knowing the issues it's hard to determine. You could always try to bring the files over. Assuming your computer was setup with a RAID configuration and you didn't lose data then you should have no issues transferring the files. But if you were running 6 independent hard drives and you have already run into issues you may want to consider just entering the data in fresh just to ensure no corruption down the road. The files for the site definitions will vary. Typically on the Mac they are located in the Library->Application Support->Adobe->Dreamweaver CS5 folder, on Windows it's hidden away in the Application Data folder.

Xyz.xyz, OK, Site definitions issue

I've had this issue since Studio 8, and even with Studio 8
uninstalled completely, and with a fresh DW CS3 install, the
xyz.xyz issue is still haunting me.
When I go to add a new site, and get to the site definitions,
I click to select "local folder" for the files - it always shows:
File Name: OK
Save as Type: xyz.xyz
and when I browse to the folder I want my site in, it never
updates. It simply shows /
You can see the image here:
http://www.creationnation.com/dwcs3xyz.jpg
I can manually type in the location and it does fine, just
doesn't let me browse to the location.
If anyone can help me out I'd appreciate it!

Tell us EXACTLY the steps you follow to get to this point,
starting from the
Site manager, please.
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> I've had this issue since Studio 8, and even with Studio
8 uninstalled
> completely, and with a fresh DW CS3 install, the xyz.xyz
issue is still
> haunting me.
>
> When I go to add a new site, and get to the site
definitions, I click to
> select "local folder" for the files - it always shows:
>
> File Name: OK
> Save as Type: xyz.xyz
>
> and when I browse to the folder I want my site in, it
never updates. It
> simply
> shows /
>
> You can see the image here:
http://www.creationnation.com/dwcs3xyz.jpg
>
> If anyone can help me out I'd appreciate it!
>

Site Definition issues when entering remote info in DWcs3

good day,
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Unknown server tag 'MyWebPartControls:TestSiteDef1.VisualWebPart1'
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except for the Apache virtual host configuration, which I do not see a need for
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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.
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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 losing FTP User ID and Password

My configuration:
iMac 2.4 GHz Intel C2D
10.6.1 Snow Leopard
DW v10 (Build 4117)
Not sure if my issue is related to the one described in this thread.
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I beleive this happens if:
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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.

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Site defintion will not let me input any information on
'create new/edit site' to FTP with.
It will not recognize FTP server info. But when I input exact
info. in an FTP agent like SW-FTP
connection is established everything works. I really think my
DW-MX has been corrupted or
something 'cause I should be able to use my site definition
(FTP) in DW. Maybe Zone Alarm
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did you read the technote i linked?
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=tn_16485
Read that linked technote.
"Dreamweaver TechNote
Error when accessing sites: Server busy ... the other program
is busy ...
choose 'Switch To' to activate
Issue
When attempting to create a new site or edit an existing
site, Dreamweaver
fails with the following error:
Server Busy
This action cannot be completed because the other program is
busy. Choose
'Switch To' to activate the busy program and correct the
problem.
buttons: [Switch To...] [Retry] [Cancel] (grayed out)
Note: This TechNote only applies to Windows XP Pro and
Windows 2000 Pro
users who have Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
installed"
the fix is given further down.
> Yes...I get a 550 error and/or server busy. On one site
it tells me your
> connected
> but nothing is screened and freezes screen.

Regarding the Site Definition in Sharepoint 2010

Hi Forum,
I am working on sharepoint 2010,
I created SiteDefinition through visual studio in Sharepoint 2010, after deploy in sitedefinition.
I got new features to add in that existing sitedefinition.Can you please tell me how to proceed.
I am thinking i can use FeatureStapling or any other way?
please assist me regarding this issue.
Rama

Hi Rama,
Feature Stapling is the great way if the site definition is already in use (and sites have been created).
The following articles for your reference:
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/kunal_mukherjee/archive/2011/01/11/feature-stapling-in-sharepoint-2010.aspx
http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/626731/Feature-Stapling-in-Sharepoint
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