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ClaytonKing
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March 30, 2017
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DW 2017.0.2 Build 9391 is a dog

  • March 30, 2017
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So, I've been rocking along, finding ways to work with DW 2017 and up pops the update notification from CC. Because I tend to always install the latest version of my software, I do so. Imagine my surprise when, after launching this newest version, the entire UI is blank. I can see the minimize/maximize/restore/X on the top right and that's it.

After playing around a bit, I click on the restore button to take it out of full screen mode and suddenly I have menus. I maximize and the windows stay in place.

This should have been my warning.

When working on a site I've been editing for a few days, this version doesn't refresh. Sometimes it just hangs and then refreshes. Sometimes it freezes.

I'm not an web authoring expert, but the fact is, I use DW so I don't have to be.

I seem to recall the "notable" feature in the description of the new release was email creation for campaigns. While that's nifty, I really with Adobe would stop adding functionality to its products at the sacrifice of performance and stability. Having been in high tech for a few decades, I also get that you need to be cutting edge to compete. But this is also very frustrating for users who feel a constant need to upgrade computers and other resources.

I also realize this is a sort of rant, and at the same time, normal system cleanup and rebooting didn't fix the problem. So, it's only half a rant.

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    Correct answer ClaytonKing

    Thank you.  Please update this post after you are done, and also if you need further assistance.

    Thanks,

    Preran


    Apparently the next update fixed the problem. Or at least that's what seems to be the case.

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    BenPleysier
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    BenPleysierCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 30, 2017

    I have found that Dreamweaver does not react kindly to code errors. Because I have not experienced the problems that you are having, I am wondering if the code errors are the source of your problems, particularly when you state that you are not a web authoring expert.

    On that note, I do not agree with, by using Dreamweaver, you do not have to have to be proficient at coding.

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    ClaytonKingAuthor
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    March 31, 2017

    I appreciate the comments. I am admittedly a designer first, and (basic) coder second. That said, since immediately upon launching the program, the UI is not rendering (i.e., the menu bar is absent, screen dialogs absent, etc.), I don't think it's necessarily an issue with the pages I'm editing, but the program itself. Performance is sluggish at best. I have watched over the last three decades as Adobe has continued to pour more and more "feature" in to their products, some of which I like very much. But the stability of the products has suffered.

    Preran
    Community Manager
    PreranCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    April 7, 2017

    Apparently the next update fixed the problem. Or at least that's what seems to be the case.


    Thank you for letting us know. Do keep us posted in case you have issues in the future. We will do our best to help.

    Thanks,

    Preran

    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 30, 2017

    HINT:  Try restarting your computer after updating CC.   It really makes a difference.

    Nancy

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