Unable to see .htaccess file in local server

[Marta16B8]

I am using version 21 of Dreamweaver. I need to update my .htaccess files and can't see them in the local directory. I KNOW they are here. I can see them in the server, when I click to download them I am asked if I want to replace them, but then I cannot see them listed. A tech support rep suggested me to install the old version (20), and I can see them with this version. So I am currently using version 20 to edit and publish .htaccess files and version 21 for everything else.... crazy

Any help is appreciated.

[Paul-M]

I'm not sure why you can see htaccess in v20 but  not v21 ..... In the first instance make sure have the setting 'show hidden files and folders' on for your OS, here is how to do that in Windows 10 - are you on Windows or Mac?

[Jon Fritz · Accepted solution]

If your Hidden Files are turned on at the OS level, you may just need to turn them on in DW 2021's Files Window.

1. Go to Window > Files (or hit F8) if the Files Window is not open
2. Click the small menu icon in the upper right of the Files Window 
3. Click View 
4. Verify a check is next to Show Hidden Files

 

[authentic_grace1674]

Thank you!

[Gail5ECD]

You could make .htaccess file name into htaccess.txt on the server then pull it to your local folder and see if the file is visible as htaccess.txt

[Ben M]

Since you haven't stated which OS you are using here are the instructions for unhiding hidden files on a Mac in case you updated recently.  Typically .htaccess is hidden on Mac OS, but it's usually visible in Windows. All you need to do is open up the Terminal and type the following command to show hidden files.

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE 

[PatriceAnn]

Click the small menu icon in the upper right of the Files Window...

this is the part I can't find. On the left top is a small icon that when moused over says show files. I can't see any other icon that has a drop down to show hidden files.

[PatriceAnn]

I can see the files on Mac, in Transmit but not DW 2021. It worked fine with DW6.

[Nayan_Kankariya]

Hi @PatriceAnn,

Thanks for attaching the screenshot. Can you please try collapsing this panel by clicking on "Collapse to show only local or remote site" button, you can find the menu as sandwich icon on top right of the Files panel. Once you enable the required menu, you can again click on "Expand to show local and remote sites" button to expand the panel.

Have a pleasant day!

Regards,

Nayan

Dreamweaver Team

[PatriceAnn]

Thank you! That did the trick.