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June 18, 2022
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Using old library and template files.

  • June 18, 2022
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I have just subscribed to DW2021. Working to revive a now defunct site created with Macromedia Dreamweaver.  How can I use the old library and template files in the new site?

 

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 18, 2022

    Since you're rebuilding the site anyway, you might want to consider switching from proprietary Templates & Library Items to more powerful server-side includes. 

     

    SSIs will save you a lot of time when updating.  Edit just one file, save & upload it.  Done.  All the magic happens on the server instead of inside Dreamweaver.  

    https://alt-web.blogspot.com/2015/07/server-side-includes-with-php.html

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Participant
    June 18, 2022

    I'm missing something here. I copied the old library and template folders to the new site folder. When I open a page from the old site, it recognizes that it uses a template and cites the correct template.  But I don't get templates or library on the assets panel. I'm confused.  Thanks.

     

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 18, 2022

    Did you save the DWT file to your local site's Templates folder?

    Did you refresh the Assets panel?  See screenshot.

     

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 18, 2022

    the same way you did by the past

    Participant
    June 18, 2022

    Unfortunately, that was more than 10 years ago.  I'll follow the links in your most recent reply. Thanks