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Get up to speed quickly with Dreamweaver CS3 with these articles, Captivate simulations, and video tutorials.
Watch how you can use your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills to build desktop applications in Dreamweaver CS3.
Design with CSS
Step into 21st century web design with Dreamweaver CS3 and CSS. These resources will get you started.
Learn to use the Spry framework for Ajax
Design Ajax-based sites in Dreamweaver using the Spry framework.
Recent Tutorials
Taking a Fireworks comp to a CSS-based layout in Dreamweaver
Sheri German and Gordon Mackay (May 19, 2008)
Part 1: Initial design
Part 2: Markup preparation
Part 3: Layout and CSS
2008 MAX Awards
Showcase your work in front of industry and technology leaders from around the world at MAX 2008.
In Labs: Dreamweaver CS4 beta
Learn about the new features in the next version of Dreamweaver.
Dreamweaver Security Update
Download this important update for the Insert Flash Video command in Dreamweaver 8 and CS3.
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Use the following resources to familiarize yourself with Dreamweaver CS3 and start building your first website, web application, or desktop application on Adobe AIR.
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Overview
Getting started with Dreamweaver
- The evolution and revolution of Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
- Introducing Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
- Getting started with Dreamweaver CS3
- Video: Dreamweaver CS3 new features and benefits
- Consistent web design with Dreamweaver templates
Working with other programs
More cross-product integration
Working with data
Building and styling websites
Creating your first website in Dreamweaver CS3
- Part 1: Setting up your site and project files
- Part 2: Creating the page layout
- Part 3: Adding content to pages
- Part 4: Formatting your page with CSS
- Part 5: Publishing your website
Designing with CSS and Dreamweaver CS3
Building dynamic websites and web applications
Overview
Developing database-driven web applications
Getting started with Spry
Working with databases
Building desktop applications on Adobe AIR
Video tutorials
The following video tutorials are part of the Adobe CS3 Video Workshop. The Adobe CS3 Video Workshop is an online video hosting application for videos that also are included on the DVDs when you purchase Adobe Creative Suite 3.
Getting set up
- Setting up the workspace for designers
- Setting up the workspace for developers
- Defining a site
- Defining a remote server
- Uploading content to a server
- Troubleshooting publishing problems
Learning the basics
- Creating new pages
- Styling text using the Property inspector
- Adding images
- Creating links
- Adding Flash content to a web page
- Creating rollovers
- Creating a form
Using Adobe Bridge CS3
- Using Bridge in a web design workflow
- Importing images into Bridge
- Understanding and using the basic features of Bridge
- Rating images and documents in Bridge
- Applying metadata in Bridge
- Applying keywords in Bridge
- Searching, sorting, and filtering in Bridge
- Batch-processing file names, keywords, and metadata
Designing with CSS
- Understanding and using CSS in web design
- Styling text using CSS
- Using and customizing CSS-based layouts
- Designing style sheets for printing web pages
- Styling forms with CSS
Using templates
- Creating and troubleshooting templates
- Working with templates
- Creating Dreamweaver templates for Contribute
- Using Dreamweaver templates with Contribute
Working with the Spry framework for Ajax
Working with other programs
- Getting started in Dreamweaver for GoLive users
- Using the Device Central workspace
- Using the Dreamweaver and Fireworks workspaces
- Importing, copying, and pasting between web applications
- Designing websites with Photoshop and Dreamweaver
- Designing websites with InDesign and exporting to XHTML
- Using Adobe Stock Photos
Samples
The following sample applications show you what you can create with Dreamweaver CS3.
Dreamweaver and AIR
Note: You will need to have Adobe AIR installed in order to run the applications on this page.
You need the latest version of Adobe Flash Player installed, and JavaScript enabled, in order to install AIR and this application.
To-do List
Developer: Jonathan Snook
This sample app enables you to create a simple to-do list for all kinds of occasions. The goal of the tutorial that accompanies this article is to show you how to develop on Adobe AIR using your HTML and Ajax development skills.
Download To-do List
Download the source code
Read the tutorial
Spry
Note: The following demos are a proof of concept for the data capabilities of the Spry framework. They may not be keyboard or screen reader accessible. Please review the FAQ for more information.
Spry Effects Demo
Developer: Spry team
See what sample effects it is possible to create with Spry.
Spry Form Validation
Developer: Spry team
Get a demonstration of the Spry form validation in action.
Spry Periodic Table
Developer: Don Booth
This sample application takes advantage of various Spry techniques.
Spry Photo Gallery
Developer: Spry team
This sample application shows an XML-based photo gallery.
Spry Product Table
Developer: Spry team
Explore an interactive data grid displaying XML-based data.
Spry RSS Reader
Developer: Spry team
See how multiple XML files can be used to build a rich interface.
Downloads
Download the Dreamweaver software updates, extensions, software development kits (SDKs), and related software and take your design and development to the next level.
Trial downloads
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Experience Dreamweaver CS3, which now includes CSS tools and Ajax components for building dynamic user interfaces.
In Labs: Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 beta
Discover the new features in the next version of Dreamweaver.
Adobe Dreamweaver Developer Toolbox
Try this set of server behaviors and commands for creating dynamic web applications using PHP, ColdFusion, and ASP VBScript server-scripting technologies.
Updaters
- Dreamweaver Security Update
(for Dreamweaver 8 and CS3) - Dreamweaver 8.02 Updater
Related software and downloads
Adobe AIR
Adobe (Feb. 25, 2008)
Enables you to install AIR applications on Windows and Mac OS X systems.
Adobe AIR SDK
Adobe (Feb. 25, 2008)
Provides the tools you need to test, package, and deploy Adobe AIR applications, including frameworks, templates, and sample files.
Adobe AIR extension for Dreamweaver CS3
Adobe (Feb. 25, 2008)
Package and preview AIR application files from within Adobe Dreamweaver CS3.
In Labs: Spry framework for Ajax
Adobe (Feb. 25, 2008)
Get more information on the ongoing development of the Spry framework and download the latest version on Adobe Labs.
Community
Share your web design and development knowledge, see what other web designers and developers are creating, and connect and engage with the Dreamweaver community using the following resources.
- Engage with Dreamweaver resources
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- Find or become a Adobe Community Expert
Upcoming Dreamweaver Events
Tradeshows and conferences
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Register for any of the following events for people who build websites:
- San Francisco, CA (Aug 18–19)
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Online events
- CS3: The Creative License eSeminar Series for Video Professionals (Jun 17–Jul 29)
- CS3: The Creative License eSeminar Series for Web Professionals (Jul 23–Aug 27)
Engage with Dreamweaver resources
CSS Advisor beta
Find fast answers to cross-browser compatibility and CSS questions or share your knowledge and expertise with the community.
Dreamweaver Design Center
Learn the latest in digital design and motion graphics. Check twice monthly for fresh tutorials and articles, and inspirational gallery pieces.
Dreamweaver support forums
Looking for the answer to a specific question you have about Dreamweaver? Post your question to the forums to get help from Adobe Community Experts and others in the Dreamweaver community.
Spry framework for Ajax forums
Discuss Spry and get answers to your questions about Spry in the Labs forum.
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CSS Advisor
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Recent posts
Problem creating/saving/accessing new CSS Rule for text link: a:hover, etc.
Posted by anandaguy at 6:03 PM on Aug 28, 2008
Cannot use CSS rule to make text link inside a table be a different color than the page's universal text link specs created in Page Properties > Links.
Dreamweaver CS3 classroom in a book Problems with site validation errors
Posted by pokerpimp at 10:56 PM on Aug 22, 2008
When I click on the Validate Markup button it shows 2 errors, The book says it shows 1.
Browsers
Posted by anisoara at 5:11 PM on Aug 14, 2008
Display problems in different browsers. Things overlap in smaller screens. Also, would like to know how to include calendar in web page. Does Adobe have extension?
Safari 2.0 ignores a styles sheet or part of the styles sheet
Posted by Thierry Koblentz at 12:34 PM on Dec 19, 2007
When using the "_property" or "*property" hack, Safari 2.0 cannot make sense of the styles sheet. i.e. selector {*color:red}
Pseudoclasses work inconsistently in non-IE browsers
Posted by jjmillz at 7:13 PM on Sep 20, 2007
I used the a:active property in css to try and get link colors to update correctly when clicked, but it only works on my Internet Explorer and not Safari or Firefox.
