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August 29, 2017
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dreamweaver and scss preprocessing

  • August 29, 2017
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Hi,

Is it just me (could very well be) or is the way of handling SCSS processing in Dreamweaver cc buggy and not really workable? All i have done so far is managed to lose time. I have multiple scss files in multiple folders, there are some variable files not getting processed.

Any tips on solving this variables issue?

I find it hilarious how i'm leaving a product i'm paying for (Dreamweaver CC) and reverting to free alternatives (which, ironically, do still work, and compile perfectly using this method):

  • command line interface
  • npm
  • node-sass
  • autoprefixer (i haven't found a hint of autoprefixing in dreamweaver)
  • Atom texteditor (i can at least open the source map files)

Greetz

Kristof

      This topic has been closed for replies.
      Correct answer BenPleysier

      For the map issue, right-click the file and choose open with Dreamweaver.

      For the variables issue, I keep all of my source files in one cloaked folder. All of my partial file names are preceded with an underscore. This is what my structure looks like

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      BenPleysier
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      BenPleysierCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      August 29, 2017

      Have you told Dreamweaver where the various files are and where the compiled file goes? Please see Using CSS preprocessors in Dreamweaver

      As for the rest of your story, when using Dreamweaver

      • command line interface: not needed
      • npm: not needed
      • node-sass: not needed
      • auto-prefixer: include Bourbon or Compass
      • Atom texteditor: no reason why text files cannot be opened in Dreamweaver.

      I guess it all boils down to learning the tools at hand and using the ones that are best suited for the job. For me Dreamweaver 2017.5 is the only tool I use for my web development while others prefer to use multiple tools to do the same job. There is no right or wrong way, only the most efficient way

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      EASYPAY GROUPAuthor
      Inspiring
      August 29, 2017

      Hi Ben,

      Thank you for your reply. Yes, i have set up site-specific CSS preprocessor preferences. it works with small projects but,

      I have about 20 scss files, seperated into logical files that i compile into one css, of which the variable scss-files are not even getting processed.

      As for the dreamweaver generated source maps.. very weird, but:

      There's probably an easy fix, but i don't really consider this an issue, just quirky.

      Any thoughts on the variables not getting compiled problem?

      BenPleysier
      Community Expert
      BenPleysierCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      August 29, 2017

      For the map issue, right-click the file and choose open with Dreamweaver.

      For the variables issue, I keep all of my source files in one cloaked folder. All of my partial file names are preceded with an underscore. This is what my structure looks like

      Wappler is the DMXzone-made Dreamweaver replacement and includes the best of their powerful extensions, as well as much more!
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