Difference between revisions of "Editing your theme using WebDAV in Dreamweaver"
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| − | * In the Server name field, you can enter anything,. This is for your reference only.<br> | + | * In the Server name field, you can enter anything,. This is for your reference only.<br><br> |
| − | * For "Connect Using", select "WebDav".<br> | + | * For "Connect Using", select "WebDav".<br><br> |
| − | * In the URL field, you must enter the address of your store (followed by "/dav/" in the following format...<pre>https://yourstorename.spiffystores.com/dav/</pre><br>'''Note:''' You must specify ''https'' to ensure that you are using a secure session. <br> | + | * In the URL field, you must enter the address of your store (followed by "/dav/" in the following format...<pre>https://yourstorename.spiffystores.com/dav/</pre><br>'''Note:''' You must specify ''https'' to ensure that you are using a secure session. <br><br> |
| − | * Enter your '''username''' and '''password'''. Use your '''email address''' and the '''password''' that you use to log on to your Spiffy Store toolbox. <br> | + | * Enter your '''username''' and '''password'''. Use your '''email address''' and the '''password''' that you use to log on to your Spiffy Store toolbox. <br><br> |
| − | * In the Web URL field, enter the address of your store (http not https) e.g. <pre>http://fresh.spiffystores.com/</pre> | + | * In the Web URL field, enter the address of your store (http not https) e.g. <pre>http://fresh.spiffystores.com/</pre><br><br> |
== Setting up code highlighting == | == Setting up code highlighting == | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 27 June 2012
Adobe Dreamweaver (formerly Macromedia Dreamweaver) is a proprietary web development application originally created by Macromedia. It is now developed by Adobe Systems, which acquired Macromedia in 2005.
Dreamweaver is available for both Mac and Windows operating systems. A free trial can be downloaded from the Adobe site at http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver/
Setting up Dreamweaver to access your files
From the top menu in Dreamweaver, go to "Site -> New Site..."
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A dialog box will open, where you need to name your site, and set the location of where you would like to store your theme files on your computer.
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When you've done this, click on the "Servers" section on the right
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Click the Plus Button to set up access to your theme files on the server
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- In the Server name field, you can enter anything,. This is for your reference only.
- For "Connect Using", select "WebDav".
- In the URL field, you must enter the address of your store (followed by "/dav/" in the following format...
https://yourstorename.spiffystores.com/dav/
Note: You must specify https to ensure that you are using a secure session. - Enter your username and password. Use your email address and the password that you use to log on to your Spiffy Store toolbox.
- In the Web URL field, enter the address of your store (http not https) e.g.
http://fresh.spiffystores.com/