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April 22, 2019
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Unable to Create a New Library Item in DW CC

  • April 22, 2019
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Hello:

I haven't yet created a Library item with CC (although I have with CS5 and CS6 without difficulty). I made my first attempt today using CC.

Following what I see on Adobe's "Work with library items in Dreamweaver " page, I've tried numerous times to create a sample library item and add it to a new TEST page.

The first method on Adobe's page suggests that I select a portion of the document that I'll save as a library item. Step 2 reads:

  • Select Tools > Library > Add Object to Library.

Unfortunately, "Add Object to Library" is grayed out for each selection that I choose.     (  ; - (

Adobe's second section is titled "Create an Empty Library Item." I had no difficulty creating it. . .

However, when I attempted to "Insert a library item into a document," it didn't work as expected. Dragging the new library item was successful, but the library item didn't become grayed out the way it had in CS5 and CS6. And, when I changed data in the new library item, I checked to see if the TEST page's library item had been modified (using Tools / Library / Update Current Page) but it wasn't!

Would someone please suggest what might prevent my attempts at successfully creating a functional library item?

Thanks, very much.

Warren

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Correct answer HARSHIKA_VERMA

Hi Wcamp,

Sorry to hear that you are unable to create a new library using tool panel. I am assuming you are in code or live view mode while creating a new library. Would you mind switching to the design view and check if it works? For more details please check this article. https://responsivedesign.is/articles/add-object-to-library-in-dreamweaver-cc-is-greyed-out/ and let us know if that helps you.

Thanks,

Harshika

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HARSHIKA_VERMA
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HARSHIKA_VERMACommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
April 22, 2019

Hi Wcamp,

Sorry to hear that you are unable to create a new library using tool panel. I am assuming you are in code or live view mode while creating a new library. Would you mind switching to the design view and check if it works? For more details please check this article. https://responsivedesign.is/articles/add-object-to-library-in-dreamweaver-cc-is-greyed-out/ and let us know if that helps you.

Thanks,

Harshika

wcampAuthor
Inspiring
April 22, 2019

Hello, Harshika, and "Thank you very much!"

Switching to Design view enabled me to create the item, edit it, and verify the changes made to the TEST page. Hooooray! I'm again a Happy Camper.

One concern though. The new/saved library item appears in a new "Library" folder (with a capital "L"). Interestingly, the fifteen-year-old "library" folder that I've been using for this directory has a lowercase "l". Should I use the "Library" folder for this new item while also using the alternate "library" folder for the other nine library items that have been in existence for years? Just wondering. . .

I'm also wondering why Adobe doesn't update the "Work with Library Items" page that I referenced above, yesterday. It hasn't been updated for two years! I could have saved much time and prevented much frustration had that page been updated so that I'd have known to switch to Design view before beginning to create the library item.

I'm eager to hear back from you or others on both concerns.

Sincerely,

Warren

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HARSHIKA_VERMA
Community Manager
Community Manager
April 22, 2019

Hi Wcamp,

Glad to hear that the solution helped you. I will work with the documentation team to ensure that the article is updated with your suggestions. Please ensure if you have both the folder (Libray and library) on the same location it should work fine.

Thanks,

Harshika