DreamWeaver MX: Advanced

Course Specifications:

Courseware: DreamWeaver MX: Level 3 (Windows)

Software: DreamWeaver MX

Course length: 1 day

Course times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Course Description:

This course will introduce you to the basics of creating database-driven Web sites with Macromedia DreamWeaver MX.

*Note: This course uses Active Server Pages to connect to a database.

Course Objective:

After completing this course, students will be able to create database-driven Web sites using Macromedia DreamWeaver MX.

Target Student:

This course is designed for Web developers and others who need to create and manage data-driven Web sites.

Prerequisites:

To ensure the successful completion of DreamWeaver MX: Advanced, we recommend completion of the following MicroAssist courses, or equivalent knowledge from another source:

1. DreamWeaver MX: Introduction
2. DreamWeaver MX: Intermediate
3. HTML 4.01: Introduction
4. Access 2000, 2002, or 2003: Introduction

Delivery Method:

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Each student is provided with a computer and a Manual. The manual is the student's to keep and makes an excellent reference guide.

Course Content:

Lesson 1: Creating a Database-driven Site

1. Topic 1A: Components of a Database-driven Site
2. Topic 1B: Setting up a Database-driven Site

Lesson 2: Working with Recordsets

1. Topic 2A: Creating Recordsets
2. Topic 2B: Displaying Records
3. Topic 2C: Paging Through Recordsets

Lesson 3: Creating Detail, Search, and Results Pages

1. Topic 3A: Creating Master-Detail Pages
2. Topic 3B: Creating Search and Results Pages

Lesson 4: Dynamic Form and HTML Elements

1. Topic 4A: Creating Dynamic Form Elements
2. Topic 4B: Dynamic HTML Elements: Alternating the Color of Table Rows

Lesson 5: Administering Database Records

1. Topic 5A: Inserting Records
2. Topic 5B: Editing and Deleting Records