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chuckc97610624
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October 3, 2017
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How Do I permanently disable live view in Dreamweaver?

  • October 3, 2017
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Ive looked online for answers to this but couldn't find the answer so I'm asking here...

I am using Adobe DreamWeaver CC -- (latest version) (2017.5)

Every time i create a new PHP document (or any web document) it opens in split view with live view on top and code on the bottom....

I do not like that it does that, and i never use it, and i don't like it as it sometimes prevents me from editing my file....

I need a way to permanently disable the Live View feature from my Dreamweaver. I do not like the WYSIWYG features/programs, i find them very inaccurate and less controllable.

Having to switch from the split view to the Code view every time I open a document is very annoying...

even if removing Live View from Dreamweaver is unable to be done I would like to at least have Dreamweaver open to Code view only on every startup and file creation.

Thanks.

It'd be nice if there was some file you could edit in the program that i could just change a few lines of code to have it open in Code only view on file creation. If there is I would love to know it. thanks.

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Correct answer Jon Fritz

If you're not using one, try making a custom Workspace, maybe that's the difference here.

1. First, make sure you have a check by your Document Toolbar under Window > Toolbars > Document
2. Change the setting in the toolbar to Code or Split with Design on the right

3. Make sure all your other windows are set the way you want them (locked to the app frame, floating or closed)
4. Go to Window > Workspace Layout > New Workspace

5. Give your Workspace a name and hit OK

That "should" save your workspace exactly as it stands, with the toolbar showing either Code or Split/Design it shouldn't be able to open with Live anymore.

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mytaxsite
mytaxsite
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October 4, 2017

chuckc97610624  wrote

It'd be nice if there was some file you could edit in the program that i could just change a few lines of code to have it open in Code only view on file creation. If there is I would love to know it. thanks.

Try the simple steps first before doing anything drastic:

Go to View >> Code

Make sure Code is selected under views.  See this picture:

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chuckc97610624Author
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October 4, 2017

Yeah that is what i have to do every time i create a new file is to go there.

What i want is where it defaults to that on every file creation and not to live view...

could it be because i have dreamweaver set to automatically save the php file to my custom site... via ftp?

Jon Fritz
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Jon FritzCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
October 4, 2017

If you're not using one, try making a custom Workspace, maybe that's the difference here.

1. First, make sure you have a check by your Document Toolbar under Window > Toolbars > Document
2. Change the setting in the toolbar to Code or Split with Design on the right

3. Make sure all your other windows are set the way you want them (locked to the app frame, floating or closed)
4. Go to Window > Workspace Layout > New Workspace

5. Give your Workspace a name and hit OK

That "should" save your workspace exactly as it stands, with the toolbar showing either Code or Split/Design it shouldn't be able to open with Live anymore.

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lnayalCommunity Manager
Community Manager
October 3, 2017

Hi Chuck,

Which workspace of DW are you using? In standard workspace, all documents will open in split view. If you switch to "Developer" workspace, all documents will come up in full code view, until you switch to split or live view.

You can switch workspace in DW from right top corner, hope this helps.

-Lalita

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chuckc97610624Author
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October 3, 2017

I am using the Developer workspace

Jon Fritz
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Jon FritzCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 3, 2017

DW is supposed to remember the last view you were using and use that view for each subsequent document you open.

If you switch from using Live View on HTML pages, then want to open a PHP page, you'll get the annoying pop up. But if you are using Code View or Split/Design, it should come up in that same view for each additional document you open.

At least, that's how it functions in CC2017.5 under Windows 7.

If you're getting something else, it may be worthwhile to clear your program cache:

Deleting a corrupted cache file

or restore preferences...

Unusual behavior in Dreamweaver? Try restoring preferences.

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chuckc97610624Author
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October 3, 2017

neither one worked, i still get the split view on every file creation. i reset dreamweaver and deleted that cache file. still the same issue

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chuckc97610624Author
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October 3, 2017

i think there is some function that loads the split view after every file creation.

after i press save (because that is what it forces me to do on every file creation) it then goes to code and then shifts the layout to load the split view automatically... but when it is showing the save file toolbar it doesnt have the split view (after file creation screen it shows the code and instantly pops  up the save file screen.)

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