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gstong01
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January 31, 2020
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Update to Dreamweaver 20.0 - cannot set-up include files

  • January 31, 2020
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I recently updated to Dreamweaver 20.0 and now I cannot set-up include files for access.  Going into the Apps, Default apps, set defaults by apps, Dreamweaver, manage - include files are not listed.  

How can I add the file extension to Dreamweaver.  I've read that I can edit the extension.txt file, but can't find it.

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anissa_thompson
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anissa_thompsonCommunity Expert
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February 19, 2020

I think you might be trying to do something like this: 

 

Hope this helps! Make sure to press "✔ Correct Answer" on this post if this answers your question. Happy Creating!Anissa • @anissat
anissa_thompson
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anissa_thompsonCommunity Expert
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February 6, 2020

It's a little bit difficult to understand exactly what it is you want to do... Are you trying to:

  1. Add/Change the default File Types / Editors that Dreamweaver "roundtrip" edits files with? (For example, right-clicking on a .jpg inside of your Design View will bring up options to Edit With... in Photoshop, etc.) --> See Edit > Preferences > File Types/Editors
  2. Have include files (.js, .php, etc.) read inside a generic .html file?
  3. Change your OS's default programs/applications based on the file extension?
Hope this helps! Make sure to press "✔ Correct Answer" on this post if this answers your question. Happy Creating!Anissa • @anissat
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gstong01Author
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February 10, 2020

When I go to Preferences, Dreamweaver is not a choice.  I was able to change the OS defaults for .html, .htm, .css, .js but not .include.

Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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February 10, 2020

For purposes of using includes on a server, you can use any  extension you wish.  But to associate a file type with DW on your local computer's OS, you probably should use a standard / recognized 3 character file type  -- .txt, .htm, .php  --   as .includes is not a standard file type.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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    January 31, 2020

    I don't understand your question.  An include file can use any extension you like.

         include.html

         include.htm

         include.php

         include.shtml

         include.shtm

         etc....

    Includes are parsed  by your local testing server (aka localhost).

     

    Which local testing server have you installed and defined in DW Manage Sites?  

     

     

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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    gstong01Author
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    February 10, 2020

    I am trying to set Dreamweaver to recognize .include files.  I was able to set .html, .htm, .css, .js, but not .include

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