You answered my questions very well. I just really wanted a sense of if
what I wanted to do was possible before I invested the time to learn it. I
would have been disappointed if I spent days and days studying API's,
examples, documents, ect only to find out what I wanted to do was not
possible.
The links to more information is a great bonus.
Again thanks,
_______________________________________
Ian Skinner
Web Developer
Sierra Outdoor Recreation
(http://www.SierraOutdoorRecreation.com)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Massimo, Tiziana e Federica"
To: "CF-Talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: Extending Dreamweaver
> > Has anybody on this list augmented Dreamweaver with their own features/
> > functions/ behaviors?
>
> Yes, many times
>
>
> > I'm trying to get a sense of what and how I can extend Dreamweaver. The
> > root of my desire is that I like the idea of the "Insert Application
> Object"
> > feature.
>
> That's one of the most sophisticated and complex examples of extensibility
>
>
> > But I would like to enhance and/or add my own versions so I can
> > get results closer to my coding standards. Is this possible?
>
> Sure
>
>
> > What is the difference, if any, between a
> > "Server Behavior" and an "Application Object"?
>
> Very short answer:
> An "Application Object" is basically a Command that insert server-side
code
> that can be recognized by one or many Server Behaviors. You can achieve
the
> same results applying Server Behaviors one at time, an Application Object
> does it in just one single step
>
>
> > Can I create my own Application Objects like I can apparently create my
> own
> > Behaviors?
>
> For basic Server Behaviors DW allows you to use a GUI (the Server
Behaviors
> Builder), for anything else you need to handcode
>
>
> > Can I make similar functions in a Behavior that exists in an
> > Application object, such as connecting to data sources, reading tables
and
> > fields and using them in my extension?
>
> Sure
>
>
> > Can anybody point me any good resources that explains what I can and can
> not
> > do before I dive into what is going to be extensive reading in the
> > documentation on how to do what can be done. In other words I would
> really
> > rather find out quickly that I am reaching too far and will not be able
to
> > accomplish my goals before I invest a significant amount of time and
> effort
> > studying.
>
> I can't answer that, it all depends on your goals, your skills and the
time
> you are willing to invest.
>
> You can learn more following these resources:
>
> Help > Extensions > Extending Dreamweaver
> Help > Extensions > API Reference
> Help > Extensions > Creating and Submitting
>
>
> livedocs as well:
> http://livedocs.macromedia.com/dreamweaver/mx2004/index.html
>
> Dreamweaver MX 2004 SDK (includes MXI format for DWMX 2004):
>
http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?view=sn121&extid=100996
> 2
>
> MXI File Format for DWMX 2004:
> http://download.macromedia.com/pub/dw_exchange/mxi_file_format.pdf
>
> MXI File format for DWMX and earlier:
> http://download.macromedia.com/pub/dw_exchange/mxi_file_format.pdf
>
> Books (dedicated):
> Building Dreamweaver 4 and Dreamweaver UltraDev 4 Extension
> Tom Muck and Ray West
> http://basic-ultradev.com/building_extensions/index.asp
>
>
> Covers extending:
> Dreamweaver MX The Complete Reference
> Ray West and Tom Muck
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0072195142/
>
> Dreamweaver MX 2004 The Complete Reference
> Ray West and Tom Muck
> http://dwteam.com/tcr/
>
> Beyond Dreamweaver Joseph Lowrey
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0735712778/
>
>
> Plus, always good to see what others have done. Visit the Exchange and
look
> at
> as many as you can:
> http://www.macromedia.com/exchange/
>
> Lists of DW extension developer sites:
> http://www.dwfaq.com/Resources/Extensions/default.asp
> http://www.felixone.it/extensions/mext.asp
>
>
> And also http://www.communitymx.com/ has a few extension related articles
> there (commercial site).
>
> ----------------------------
> Massimo Foti
> http://www.massimocorner.com
>
> Co-Author of Dreamweaver MX 2004 Magic:
> http://www.dwmagic.com/
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