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Part I
Laying the Groundwork in Dreamweaver CS4
This action is enabled by default, but be sure you know what the default values for most
dialogs are before checking this box. The default action for uploading files is to include
dependent files. If you have out-of-date files on your local machine, the latest awesome logo your
graphic designer uploaded last night might be overwritten.
Firewall Host and Firewall Port options
Dreamweaver enables users to access remote FTP servers outside their network firewalls. A fire-
wall is a security component that protects the internal network from unauthorized outsiders,
while enabling Internet access. To enable firewall access, enter the Firewall Host and External
Port numbers in the appropriate text boxes; if you do not know these values, contact your network
administrator.
If you’re having trouble transferring files through the firewall via FTP, make sure the Use
Firewall (in Preferences) option is enabled in the Site Definition dialog box. You can find
the option on the Testing Server category.
Put options
Certain site operations, such as putting a file on the remote site, are now available in the Docu-
ment window. It’s common to make an edit to your page and then quickly choose the Site ➪ Put
command—without saving the file first. In this situation, Dreamweaver prompts you with a dialog
box to save your changes. However, you can avoid the dia ...