Defining a Site in
Dreamweaver to organize the site's file structure
To create a website, the first thing is you have to define
a site. This helps Dreamweaver to organize the files used
in this site.
Step 1
Make a new folder and name it. Copy a few images or files
if you required.
Step 2
Click on Site>Manage Sites>New. The
following window will appear where you can enter the site
details under the Local Info category .

Site Name - Type in your site name here
Local Root Folder - Browse the folder which
you created earlier and click on select.
Refresh local file list automatically - If
you checked this option it will automatically refreshed if
any new images or files added to your site..
HTTP Address - Enter your site url here so
that Dreamweaver can check your links
Enable Cache - This is default checked. click
OK. Another screen displays with your site name in the list.
Click done.
Step 3
The Dreamweaver displays the contents of the folder in the
Files panel on the right side. The files will be organized
and Dreamweaver knows where to search for files. You can begin
with developing web pages.
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