upgrading from DW4 to DW MX

hi,

ill be doing two things - getting a new pc and upgrading from DW4 to MX. My
questions are -

1. previous websites that ive created with DW4, will there be any
compatibility issues if i begin using them in MX?
2. how do i copy over all the extentions without doing each one
individually? do i use the import function?
3. how do i copy over all the "defined sites" settings?

Please feel free to add any "gotchas" if you forsee any in my case

Thank you all in advance for your help.
: ))

Peter:

1. previous websites that ive created with DW4, will there be any
compatibility issues if i begin using them in MX?

There could be if you have used Templates. On an as needed basis, you would
be well advised to upgrade them to DMX syntax level (there is a tutorial for
how to do this on our book's companion site -
http://www.dreamweavermx-templates.com). Be aware that once you have done
this, your templates will not work in DW4.

In addition, if you will continue to use DW4 as well as DMX, there might be
other problems lurking for you.

2. how do i copy over all the extentions without doing each one
individually? do i use the import function?

Be careful - very careful. Many DW4 extensions are not compatible with DMX.
Verify version and compatibility before installing any, and do it one by
one.

3. how do i copy over all the "defined sites" settings?

http://navbars.net/nav/navbar_resources.htm
http://www.joexx.de/DW-Exporter/index_en.php


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"PeterC" <peterchai (AT) gamebox (DOT) net> wrote

hi,

ill be doing two things - getting a new pc and upgrading from DW4 to MX.
My
questions are -

1. previous websites that ive created with DW4, will there be any
compatibility issues if i begin using them in MX?
2. how do i copy over all the extentions without doing each one
individually? do i use the import function?
3. how do i copy over all the "defined sites" settings?

Please feel free to add any "gotchas" if you forsee any in my case

Thank you all in advance for your help.
: ))

On Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:56:08 +0800, "PeterC" <peterchai (AT) gamebox (DOT) net>
wrote:

ill be doing two things - getting a new pc and upgrading from DW4 to MX. My
questions are -

1. previous websites that ive created with DW4, will there be any
compatibility issues if i begin using them in MX?

It's just HTML. There shouldn't be any real problems. The MX template
syntax is slightly different, so I'd suggest you convert any templates
to the MX syntax. See
http://dreamweavermx-templates.com/tutorials/tutupdate.cfm.

2. how do i copy over all the extentions without doing each one
individually? do i use the import function?

A good many DW4 extensions are not MX compatible. My best advice would
be to go back where you got them and check to see if you can locate
and download an MX version of any extension before installing any of
them.

3. how do i copy over all the "defined sites" settings?

Go to http://navbars.net/nav/navbar_resources.htm to get utilities to
export your site definitions from the old machine and import them into
the new one.


Gary

Gary:

The MX template
syntax is slightly different

Slightly?

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"Gary White" <reply (AT) newsgroup (DOT) please> wrote

It's just HTML. There shouldn't be any real problems. The MX template
syntax is slightly different, so I'd suggest you convert any templates
to the MX syntax. See
http://dreamweavermx-templates.com/tutorials/tutupdate.cfm.

On Wed, 16 Jul 2003 14:23:46 -0400, "Murray *TMM*"
<forums (AT) HAHAgreat-web-sights (DOT) com> wrote:

The MX template
syntax is slightly different

Slightly?

The functionality that was available in DW4 is implemented using
"slightly" different syntax. A DWMX template that makes use of the
expanded functionality of MX will be monstrously different. ;-)


Gary

On Thu, 17 Jul 2003 10:22:30 +0800, "PeterC" <peterchai (AT) gamebox (DOT) net>
wrote:

Thanks for the useful replies.

I have some templates which I use thru out my site and with extensions not
compatible from DW4 to MX, I think I will just stick with DW4. Just too
afraid to upgrade. Why doesnt Macromedia makes it friendly? *sigh*

Oh well...Thanks a whole bunch for your answers!

You're welcome. I cannot speak for MM because I'm just a user like
you. Of course, it's your choice whether or not you upgrade. If you're
happy with DW4 and it does everything you want, then there's no real
reason to upgrade. However, if you do any dynamic sites, any server
side coding, or database work, the upgrade is well worth it. Good luck
with whatever you choose.


Gary