this is what it looks like when I open it in DW - runtogther
_menuCloseDelay=500// The time delay for menus to remain visible on mouse out_menuOpenDelay=150// The time delay before menus open on mouse over_followSpeed=5// Follow scrolling speed_followRate=40// Follow scrolling Rate_subOffsetTop=10// Sub menu top offset
_subOffsetLeft=-10// Sub menu left offset_scrollAmount=3// Only needed for Netscape 4.x_scrollDelay=20 // Only needed for Netcsape 4.x
etc etc - Since I know it works - I went to files, right click, use Openwith and then find the DW.exe (right?)
Then I saved it as .js (text file) and uploaded it again (right?)
Yeah you are now editing and uploading correctly...but the 'run together code' isnt going to cut it. You need to edit it slightly to put the line breaks back in. Just put your cursor where you need a linebreak and press return, and format the code so it looks like you know it should. THen save, DW will save it right and keep the formatting in the process so the next time you open it in DW, it will look fine.
Do all your coding in the 'code view' of DW (what you're using now). Its the best there is (IMHO) and it has syntax highlighting, auto completion, etc. Very nice.
Dave Hergert
Software Engineer
"Helping to make the menu better, one at a time."
Good News - James can read it - that is when I uploaded it as a run-on file from DW - scared to upload the one I just formatted with line returns - I have DW3 - maybe its not so fab as newer versions?
Surfergirl wrote:Good News - James can read it - that is when I uploaded it as a run-on file from DW - scared to upload the one I just formatted with line returns - I have DW3 - maybe its not so fab as newer versions?
I am sorry to have to inform you that I can now see the menu on my laptop...
The only problem I see here is the Listings sub is not up against the main menu - it's down about 2 lines. Other than that - it's all there.
As for DW3 - get rid of it. Upgrade (seems I've heard that term before). Current is Dreamweaver 2004 MX (actually v7 - puts you down-level a bit). Got mine today, and it's miles ahead of even v6.1! Unfortunately you'll have to go for the full price. Upgrade pricing requires DW4 or better, but it's still worth it.
Thats really great that you've finally got it working. My gosh, Macs are picky, but they are pretty sweet too! hehe
Dreamweaver MX is much better. I definetly think there was a substantial improvement over DW3, I would get it. I am trying to get my work to purchase 2004 for me.
Also just for clarification. In dreamweavers CODE VIEW, shift+enter won't do anything. (At least in DW4MX) The editor is smart enough to realize that if you are in a .js file that there are no <BR>s so it won't do anything. Can't say that for HTML or ASP pages though, it WILL put in a <BR> and as John so nicely put it, YOU DONT WANT THAT! hehe Best of luck, on the menu, and with your (hopefully) upgrade.
Dave Hergert
Software Engineer
"Helping to make the menu better, one at a time."
You can save it as a .js in wordpad too. Just in the save dialog, for the Save Type, make sure it says text, in the file name box, type the name of the file and put a .js at the end of it. And there ya go, a javascript file created by wordpad!
Dave Hergert
Software Engineer
"Helping to make the menu better, one at a time."
Are you serious? You mean, even in code view and your cursor is between <SCRIPT> tags it puts a <p> when you hit return? And even if you are editing the code of a .js file it puts in a <p>? I dont have a copy of DW3, but that would be absolutely stupid of them to make it do that when its obvious you are not in HTML mode. I have trouble believing it b/c its so ludicris. Are you making sure that when you are editing these files in DW, you are working in Code View? (Make sure the little button on the upper left of the toolbar that looks like <> is clicked.)
Dave Hergert
Software Engineer
"Helping to make the menu better, one at a time."
Yes, although could be mistaken. I took the working file John gave me, run together (not his fault), open in DW3 and hit enter afer each line - the menu quit working - pulled it up in WordPad and saw <p>'s all over the place - so I edited them out, saved that as a text and then resaved it in DW as .js and it was still non-functional.
So I had to revert back to the copy John sent. Its very difficult work with when it is all run-on like that.
the saga continues.
I made templates in DW and it started showing black in the submenus - I had put in black page backgrounds because I read somewhere that mac couldnt read white on white - It wasn't a problem until yesterday.
today I am going to whip out the cc and upgrade DW and load it on a brand new laptop with XP professional - keep your fingers crossed -
Whoo hoo! You will be pleasantly pleased with the features and functionality of the new dreamweaver. Glad to here your upgrading...feel free to pick up a second copy for me! Haha, just kidding, I'm about to go out and get it myself! Worth the $$. But see if your work will pick up some of the tab (if you are in that line of work of course; I would think it might look suspicious if you were a telephone operator or something and wanted work to buy DW for you, for 'business purposes', hehe ) I think most of your problems will go away with the new version.
Dave Hergert
Software Engineer
"Helping to make the menu better, one at a time."
I have no idea why that file should come across all run together as you describe. It sure didn't go out that way, and with it zipped the mail programs shouldn't be able to mess with it. Maybe it's something in DW3.
Given you're so far back, get ready for a learning curve with DW 2004. That's not meant to scare you, but a lot has been added since 3.
at a time."
) I think most of your problems will go away with the new version.
Put the pressure on. Tell them you have influential friends in Great Britian... 