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As you can see there are no extensions currently available. I then Go - File - Go to Macromedia Exchange. This opens my browser to the Macromedia Exchange page. Here you can search for Dreamweaver extensions in 13 categories. Each listed extension has a title, description, the name of the programmer, a rating (5 out of 5 being best) and a release date. I chose - 'Modify Page Title' extension.
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'Modify Page Title' Extension
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I downloaded the file, saving it to my 'Downloaded Extensions' folder in Dreamweaver 3. To install the extension - Go - Commands - Manage Extensions. Now select the extension. A description of the extension and its limitations appear in the bottom panel. To use the extension you must now restart Dreamweaver.
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Description and Limitations of Extension
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Once restarted go to your 'site window', right click an .htm file and select 'Modify Page Title.'
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The 'Modify Page Title' window appears. Rename the chosen file and click 'Done.' This simple file extension saved me the trouble of opening every .htm file and changing the title.
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'Modify Page Title' Window
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Creating Your Own Extensions
Currently, Dreamweaver is the only web development program that is totally open to outside developers. To customize Dreamweaver you must be well versed in JavaScript and XML. Fortunately Dreamweaver has an Extensibility Newsgroup that is open to developers. The newsgroup is technical in nature and really not suited to non-programmers. There is also an article database in the 'extensibility section' of the Dreamweaver Support center. If you are like me and have enough trouble programming my multiple remote controls get in contact with one of the independent extension developers and tell them your idea for an extension. They might be interested. I visit the Macromedia Exchange frequently to see what new extensions are available. Its kind of like a toy store for web designers. In fact, our iBoost site uses Atomz.com's search engine extension.
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