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Adrian_Gallo
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August 31, 2017
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Dreamweaver not refreshing changed images

  • August 31, 2017
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Here we go again with probably the MOST asked question regarding Dreamweaver.  And after every update, the issue re-arises.  And again Adobe will offer the same 5 generic answers THAT DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM.

So for anyone OTHER than Adobe, please help.

I make my images first for an email template that I build in Dreamweaver.  I upload these images to my company's server.  I open Dreamweaver and start building the template.  The images that I point to in the html all load.  Now I go back and I change one of the images and I replace the old one on the server with the new one.  Now back in Dreamweaver, whether I quit and restart the program, use the refresh/reload command, nothing changes the image to show the newly updated image.  It will still show the old cached image.  I can preview the site in any of 3 browsers, and all 3 will show the old images.  I USED to be able to just refresh/reload in Dreamweaver or click between Live and Split or Code view and my updated images would refresh... but not anymore.

I am using the most recent TRAGIC update of CC 2017.1

PLEASE HELP!!!

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BenPleysier
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BenPleysierCommunity Expert
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August 31, 2017

I do have a similar problem, but only when I view the page in Chrome. I now use Firefox to test my pages. When I do use Chrome, I have this favourites button, which when pressed will allow me to clear the cache.

From your story, I gather that the problem is with Dreamweaver and not with the browser, which sort of surprises me. Perhaps it's because I tend to work in Code view.

Having said that, Nancy's suggestion would certainly eliminate, not only your problem, but mine as well.

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Jill Orr
Jill Orr
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July 11, 2022

I'm seeing this problem too. I shouldn't have to change the file name  -  I'm viewing it on my local drive. ! Please don't tell users to work around a design flaw. Tell adobe to fix the problem. I'm looking at a five-year-old post!

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    osgood_
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    I'm seeing this problem too. I shouldn't have to change the file name  -  I'm viewing it on my local drive. ! Please don't tell users to work around a design flaw. Tell adobe to fix the problem. I'm looking at a five-year-old post!


    By @Jill Orr

     

    Is your problem the same or similar? The original post seems to be about Dreamweaver not showing images with an absolute url, which is needed when building html emails. Are you building html emails or are your updated images just not showing in your local browser ie Chrome/Firefox when viewed.

     

    If your problem is while youre viewing your page in Google Chrome then go to View > Developer > Developer Tools > Network. Find 'Disable cache' and tick the box.

     

     

      Nancy OShea
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      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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      August 31, 2017

      My workflow is not terribly different from yours except for one thing.  I use a different image filename in case I ever need to revert back to my originals.

      image1.jpg

      image2.jpg

      image3.jpg

      Delete the old <img> tag.  Hit Ctrl+S to save.  Insert new <img> with new filename.  Hit Save.  Upload new image to server.

      Preview in browser and hit F5 to refresh your cache.

      Nancy

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