Advanced Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Training (2 days)

Advanced Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Training Overview

In this Adobe Dreamweaver training class, students will learn how to use Templates, Library Items, and Ajax (with Spry) in Dreamweaver CS3. Students will also master all of the "Behaviors" Dreamweaver offers that insert client-side JavaScript on your site.

Advanced Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Training Course Goals

• Learn to use templates and library Items in Dreamweaver CS3
• Learn to automating repetitive tasks in Dreamweaver CS3
• Learn to create accessible web sites with Dreamweaver CS3
• Master Dreamweaver behaviors
• Learn to edit pages in Dreamweaver's code view
• Learn to use the Spry framework to add Ajax techniques

Advanced Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Training Course Prerequisites

Experience in the following areas is required:

• Experience with basic software programs such as Microsoft Word
• Experience browsing the Web

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial.

• HTML

Advanced Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Training Course Outline

1. Using Layout Tools
   1. Using Tracing Images, AP Divs, and Tables for Layout
   2. Applying a Tracing Image
   3. Adding AP Divs
   4. What Makes an AP <div> Absolutely Positioned?
   5. What Is the Layout Mode?
   6. Using Layout Tables and Layout Cells
   7. Working with Layout Table Widths
2. Adding Rollover Images
   1. Following Rollover Rules
   2. Creating a Simple Rollover
   3. Creating Disjointed Rollovers
   4. Creating Navigation Bars with Multiple Rollover States
   5. What Are Flash Buttons?
   6. Creating Flash Buttons
3. Using XHTML
   1. Viewing the Markup
   2. Reviewing Your Options in Code View
   3. Editing in Code View
   4. Using the Code Toolbar
   5. Using Code Collapse
   6. Using the Quick Tag Editor
   7. Using the Tag Editor and Tag Chooser
   8. Working with Snippets
4. Working with Forms
   1. Using the Forms Group of the Insert Bar
   2. Working with Text Fields and Text Areas
   3. Working with Check Boxes and Radio Buttons
   4. Working with Lists and Menus
   5. Adding Submit and Reset Buttons
5. Applying Behaviors
   1. Using the Open Browser Window Behavior
   2. Using the Popup Message Behavior
   3. Using the Validate Form Behavior
   4. Getting More Behaviors
6. Editing Images
   1. Setting External Image Editor Preferences
   2. Editing Images with Built-in Tools
   3. Roundtrip Editing to and from Photoshop or Fireworks
   4. Copying and Pasting from Photoshop into Dreamweaver
7. Using Templates and Library Items
   1. Seeing Templates in Action
   2. Creating a New Template
   3. Applying Templates to Existing Documents
   4. Modifying a Template
   5. Adding Repeating Regions
   6. Working with Repeating Regions
   7. Adding Optional Regions
   8. Modifying Template Properties
   9. Knowing When to Use Library Items
   10. Creating a Library Item
   11. Modifying a Library Item

Advanced Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Training Course Materials

Each student will receive a copy of Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Hands-On Training by Garrick Chow, which will serve as a guide for the class.

Advanced Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Training Technical Requirements

1. Operating Systems Options
   • Operating System Options
     • Windows Vista
     • Windows XP with Service Pack 2
   • Macintosh
2. Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
   • Download
   • System Requirements
3. Browser Options
   • Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
     • Download
   • Firefox
     • Download
   • Safari
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Class Files for Advanced Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Training

The class files for this course are included on a CD that is shipped with the book.