Php And Dreamweaver/Testing php files

Chaplin · August 5th, 2003, 3:55 PM

I'm totally new at all of this, so this might be an obvious question. when using Dreamweaver MX to edit php files (I want to edit the b2 template file) do I need to have Apache and PHP downloaded and working on my own computer to test them? Or can Dreamweaver do this on it's own?

Thanks

websterworlds.com · August 5th, 2003, 5:26 PM

I have had dreamweaver for 2 days, and I just glanced at it (don't see the big deal) but as far as I understand when you open a php file it shows you how the end user views it, if at all... to edit it you have to switch modes (top left) it will open the php as a text file above the area where it showes you how people see it...

http://www.websterworlds.com/ds.png
http://www.websterworlds.com/enduser.jpg
http://www.websterworlds.com/enduserpluscode.jpg

to test it you have to either download all the files and keep the structure the same as is one the server (keep all the folder names and places the same) or you can add a "site" to dreamweaver and be connected to the internt...

to add a site go to: Site>New Site...
and do the wizard, hope I helped :smartass:

OmicroN · August 5th, 2003, 5:57 PM

If you want to view your php files with the php code actually working and executing, then yes you need php installed and a web server: PWS, IIS, Apache, or one of the other personal web servers. It's easy to install PHP and Apache together.

**rejected** · August 6th, 2003, 1:11 AM

it'd be easier just to use your space on surpass as a testing server, that way you don't need apache, and php installed on your pc. edit your sites so you can use an ftp to upload temp files to your webspace and test it here. save you loads of time

Chaplin · August 6th, 2003, 2:48 AM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help.

Cheers

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Chaplin Registered User Seasoned Poster Joined in Aug 2003 46 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	I'm totally new at all of this, so this might be an obvious question. when using Dreamweaver MX to edit php files (I want to edit the b2 template file) do I need to have Apache and PHP downloaded and working on my own computer to test them? Or can Dreamweaver do this on it's own? Thanks __________________ fallangel.com

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OmicroN Registered User Comfy Contributor Joined in May 2003 Lives in Florida 118 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	If you want to view your php files with the php code actually working and executing, then yes you need php installed and a web server: PWS, IIS, Apache, or one of the other personal web servers. It's easy to install PHP and Apache together. __________________ Profession: Programmer, Gamer, Web Developer Website: http://www.reanimated.net/ - Server: Quela

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rejected Surpass Fan Seasoned Poster Joined in Jun 2003 Lives in College Park, MD 77 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	it'd be easier just to use your space on surpass as a testing server, that way you don't need apache, and php installed on your pc. edit your sites so you can use an ftp to upload temp files to your webspace and test it here. save you loads of time __________________ :maitre: Surpass. Server : Vega, Pass8

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Chaplin Registered User Seasoned Poster Joined in Aug 2003 46 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	Thanks guys, I appreciate the help. Cheers __________________ fallangel.com

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August 5th, 2003, 5:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
websterworlds.com Registered User Comfy Contributor Joined in May 2003 Lives in ISREAL 258 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	I have had dreamweaver for 2 days, and I just glanced at it (don't see the big deal) but as far as I understand when you open a php file it shows you how the end user views it, if at all... to edit it you have to switch modes (top left) it will open the php as a text file above the area where it showes you how people see it... http://www.websterworlds.com/ds.png http://www.websterworlds.com/enduser.jpg http://www.websterworlds.com/enduserpluscode.jpg to test it you have to either download all the files and keep the structure the same as is one the server (keep all the folder names and places the same) or you can add a "site" to dreamweaver and be connected to the internt... to add a site go to: Site>New Site... and do the wizard, hope I helped :smartass:

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