BenPleysier
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BenPleysier
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May 15, 2025
2 Upvotes
Some of you old timers may remember me from my heyday with Dreamweaver
By @MurraySummers
That's all I remember 😂
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May 15, 2025
06:12 AM
Yes, Wappler supports Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service) for enterprise-grade database access with maximum performance, security, and scalability. You can connect your Wappler project to various databases, including MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server, whether running locally or on cloud services like Amazon RDS.
If you're setting up an AWS RDS database for production, you may need to adjust your server connection settings to ensure smooth transitions between development and live environments.
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May 15, 2025
05:42 AM
Same, my DW is unusable and I'm tranistioning over to VS Code.
By @netposerw
Good choice! 👍
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May 15, 2025
04:08 AM
Outlook mobile has been known to handle images and scaling differently from other email clients, which can lead to unexpected behavior like this.
One possible workaround is to use vector-based solutions like SVGs instead of image maps, as they tend to scale more reliably across different email clients. Another approach is to use CSS-based clickable areas rather than relying on traditional image maps. Some developers have also found success by explicitly defining the width and height of the image and ensuring that the image map coordinates are dynamically adjusted using JavaScript before sending the email.
If you're looking for more technical insights or potential fixes, you might find discussions on Stack Overflow and Microsoft Community helpful.
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May 14, 2025
07:19 AM
Hi @Jon Fritz, custom elements go a bit further than the Snippets Window. Have a look at using custom elements
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May 13, 2025
06:35 PM
As you can see, no probs
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May 13, 2025
06:29 PM
Why not try VSCode with agent Claude 7 Sonnet, or better still, Wappler with a variety of AI's.
Working on a very complicated app right now, sitting back, smoking a cigar and every now and then telling Claude what I want.
Try it out!
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May 13, 2025
06:16 PM
It looks like your browsers has a very sticky cache. When viewing the page from a fresh browser, all is well. Google the subject or see here: Browser Cache Busting Explained: How & Why to Use Cachebust
I ahve gone for a more elaborate technique using a service worker, as demonstrated here: bayside-properties.com.au/js/sw-cache-control.js
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May 13, 2025
05:21 PM
What is online is different to what you are showing. I have a ssuspicion that you are not uploading the files to the correct remote location.
This is the code taht I see online:
<!doctype html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Our Democracy Matters</title>
<link href="videobg.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
<style type="text/css">
#ODMLogo {
/* [disabled]background-color: rgba(33,30,30,1.00); */
margin-left: 35%;
position: relative;
z-index: 50;
margin-top: 27%;
text-align: center;
text-shadow: 9px 9px;
float: none;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<section id="ODMLogo"><a href="AboutUs.html"><img src="Web logo.png" width="400" height="267" alt=""/></a></section>
<video id="bgVideo" muted="muted" autoplay="autoplay" loop="loop" >
<source src="istockphoto-1216273781-640_adpp_is.mp4" type="video/mp4">
</video>
</body>
</html>
Just the CMD Logo and a video, no navigation bar, no flag, no text. The videobg.css has also been uploaded as can be seen here:
@charset "utf-8";
html, body {
width: 100%;
margin: 0%;
height: 100%;
}
#bgVideo {
position: fixed;
right: 0;
bottom: 0;
min-width: 100%;
min-height: 100;
}
.center {display: block;
margin-left: auto;
margin-right: auto;
width: 50%;}
All you need to do, is to upload your files to the correct remote location and bob's your uncle.
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May 06, 2025
04:29 AM
I understand your situation well. I've been through it myself. In just three weeks, I'll be celebrating my 82nd birthday.
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May 06, 2025
02:33 AM
It's great to hear that VSCode and FileZilla have streamlined your workflow.
As for Acrobat Pro alternatives, here are some solid options:
- WPS Office - Offers full PDF editing capabilities, security tools, and cloud-based collaboration.
- Soda PDF - Intuitive editing tools with OCR compatibility and options to split, merge, and combine PDFs.
- PDF Suite - Includes autocomplete forms, digital signatures, and an intuitive editor.
- Nitro PDF Pro - A powerful alternative with secure editing, sharing, and merging features.
- PDFelement - A user-friendly editor with AI-powered tools and annotation features.
If you're looking for something free, Foxit PDF Editor and UPDF are worth checking out.
For video editing, I have opted for Camtasia - try it out, it's worth it. And the rest, yes, Affinity has been my choice.
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May 05, 2025
04:58 AM
1 Upvote
Wappler is the same as Dreamweaver but with many of the DMXzone extension included as per:
For the Basic version
Wappler Creator
Cross platform visual editor
Starter Templates
Smart CSS Designer
CSS Autoprefixer
Project Manager
Assets Manager
FTP, SFTP and FTPS Support
Front-End components
Bootstrap 4 and 5 Frameworks
Animations & Smooth Scroll
Slideshows & Photo Galleries
Grid Layouts, Masonry
Forms Designer
Form Validation & Recaptcha
Google Maps, Navigation and Geo Location
JSON Data Sources
Data Formatting & Filtering
Server Side components
NodeJS, PHP, ASP.NET and Classic ASP Support
Server Side Files and Folders Listing & Manipulation
File Upload
Server Side Validation
Image Processing
Send Mail
For the Pro version
Features all Wappler basic features plus
Mobile Apps Support
Framework 7 Visual App Designer
Capacitor App Builder
Auto packaging in XCode and Android Studio for deploy
Front-End components
HTML5 Video Player
Lazy Loading
API Connector
Session, Cookies, Local Storage Management
Task Automation
Online Content Editing
Drag & Drop File Upload
Dynamic Charts
Server Side components
Database Connectivity
Support for MySQL, MS SQL Server, PostgresSQL and others
API Connectivity
OAuth2 Support
User Login and Security Management
Data Import & Export
Send Mail
Routing & URL Rewrite
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May 05, 2025
03:54 AM
This is not a Dreamweaver bug; it is Adobe failing to upgrade Dreamweaver to comply with current standards. Do what thousands of other ex-Dreamers have done, jump ship, go VSCode for a free solution or, as I have done, Wappler.
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May 01, 2025
03:02 PM
Keep using FileZilla. It's better, faster and regularly receives server security updates. Dreamweaver is limping along on borrowed time.
By @Nancy OShea
Or start using a decent IDE. @Nancy OShea usually supplies a great list of options to use.
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Apr 30, 2025
04:52 AM
Dreamweaver is on the verge of becoming obsolete. The signs were evident as early as 2012, when features were being removed rather than improved. Currently, Dreamweaver suffers from dangerously outdated PHP and an antiquated version of Bootstrap. Fortunately, I transitioned away from it in 2017 and have never regretted the decision.
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Apr 28, 2025
04:10 AM
Have you tried this "no hands" solution?
https://youtu.be/TF2OP509pEI?si=jKR_3fEsh_CkDOkW
Can also be done using VSCode.
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Apr 28, 2025
02:39 AM
Wappler's pricing is ridiculously high. It's almost the same price as the enture Adobe Creative Cloud.
By @Dave_Draws
That is a slight exaggeration.
This is Adobe Creative Cloud
And this is Wappler
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Apr 27, 2025
10:03 PM
Try Wappler instead. Here I start a new NodeJS project and create the databas and tables:
https://youtu.be/kCPU6dN7riU?si=McdOBoP8mGQlJiwZ
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Apr 23, 2025
06:53 AM
VSCode with Live Preview works well.
By @OldAndInTheWay
Good choice, and don't forget the free version of GitHub Copilot that can be installed, also free of charge.
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Apr 22, 2025
07:02 PM
You could use VSCode with GitHub Copilot, all free of charge.
I decide to publish a video where I have used Wappler to create a ToDo App using GitHub Copilot. Please have a look:
https://youtu.be/TF2OP509pEI?si=pfKGCRGTZQ6AFrOw
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Apr 22, 2025
03:19 PM
See https://www.w3schools.com/howto/tryit.asp?filename=tryhow_css_dropdown_navbar
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Apr 16, 2025
07:32 AM
Hi @MalibuEd , refreshing your website automatically every hour is achievable with a small addition of code to your site's <head> section in the index.htm . Here's a simple way to do it using HTML meta tags:
<head>
<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="3600">
</head>
This line of code tells the browser to refresh the page after 3600 seconds (1 hour). You can adjust the content value to your desired time interval in seconds.
Alternatively, if you're using JavaScript and want more control, you could use a script like this:
<script>
setTimeout(function() {
location.reload();
}, 3600000); // 3600000 milliseconds = 1 hour
</script>
You can place this <script> tag in the <head> or at the bottom of your page before the closing </body> tag. This approach gives you flexibility for adding conditions or specific functionality during the refresh.
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Apr 16, 2025
02:47 AM
The disappearance of the Background Files Activity Window in Dreamweaver could be influenced by several settings or factors:
1. Auto Upload on Save: If this feature is disabled, the background activity window might not appear during file transfers. 2. File Synchronization Settings: Changes in synchronization preferences, such as pausing file syncing in the Creative Cloud Desktop app, could affect the visibility of the window. 3. Site Definition Settings: If the local or remote site folder isn't properly defined, Dreamweaver might not display the background activity window.
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Apr 15, 2025
06:27 PM
You're right—CSS alone won't do the trick since it primarily handles styling rather than content management. What you need is a way to dynamically pull content from a single source and display it across multiple pages.
What you need is a centralised database containing the information, Wappler and an extension that I wrote for Wappler. The method is as shown here.
https://youtu.be/lqZqOapCxiQ?si=QXvPY5HBBUxesPWT
All you need to do is place the custom component to each website and maintain the videos using the database.
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Apr 15, 2025
03:05 AM
See here:
How to cancel Adobe trial or subscription
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Apr 15, 2025
02:30 AM
You are not providing enough information to give us a clue of what is happening. So, here starts a guessing game.
Here are a few potential solutions:
Refresh Live View – Sometimes, simply turning Live View off and back on again can resolve the issue.
Check .htaccess Files – Some users found that deleting .htaccess files in their site folders fixed the problem.
Validate Your Code – A missing end tag (like <title> ) can cause Dreamweaver’s Live View to go blank, even if browsers display the page correctly.
Check Server Settings – If you're using a local server, ensure that your settings (server name, connection type, and web URL) are correctly configured.
Clear Cache – If Live View won’t refresh, renaming or deleting the cache folder in Dreamweaver’s configuration files might help.
If none of these work, you might want to check out Adobe’s official troubleshooting guide here.
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Apr 15, 2025
12:26 AM
See:
helpx.adobe.com
and
helpx.adobe.com
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Apr 14, 2025
02:31 PM
Understanding the Issue: The link to the site indicates that it was built in 2018 using Adobe Muse, a tool that was primarily focused on visual web design rather than direct coding. Unfortunately, Adobe discontinued Muse several years ago, meaning it no longer receives updates or support. One of the core challenges with Muse is that it was never a true HTML editor—it functioned more as a design-centric tool that generated HTML, CSS, and JavaScript automatically. Because of this, the code it produced often contained structural inefficiencies and errors, making it difficult to work with or maintain over time.
Why This Is a Problem: Since Muse-generated websites rely on compiled code, fixing issues within that code can be extremely difficult. Without a native way to refine the underlying HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, developers are often forced to work around messy or poorly structured code. This can lead to compatibility problems with modern browsers, slow performance, or even broken website functionality.
How to Fix It: Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy fix—there’s no straightforward way to clean up Muse-generated code effectively. The best approach is to rebuild the site from scratch using standard web development languages:
HTML for structure
CSS for styling
JavaScript for interactivity
If the goal is to create a more maintainable, future-proof website, it’s worth considering alternatives such as WordPress, Webflow, or a custom-built solution using modern a IDE like VSCode or Wappler. These options allow for greater flexibility, performance improvements, and easier long-term management.
Next Steps: If rebuilding seems daunting, consider reaching out to a developer or exploring beginner-friendly coding resources to get started. There are many free and paid courses available that teach how to build a website with clean, efficient code.
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Apr 14, 2025
08:31 AM
The answer lies in the code. Please copy and paste the code of the offending page here. Or better, give us a link to the site.
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Apr 11, 2025
05:43 PM
1 Upvote
I jumped ship about 7 years ago.
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