Tutorial on how to create 3 column template with Dreamweaver MX

[fishcuisine]

Hello,

 

Anyone know of a tutorial on how to creae a 3-column page using Dreamweaver MX?

I already have two of Sephan's beginner's videos. But it's not covered.

 

Regards

rk

[Andrea]

I do use Dreamweaver MX, but not the template feature, I write my own code, so I can't help you with that.

 

However, as we've been trying to tell you, there is more to webdesign than using an editor. Without that and just a very basic knowledge of Dreamweaver, your chances of creating a functional site are about as good as mine, if I wanted to make some good sushi with some rice, a can of tuna, and that green stuff.

 

In order to build a good site, you really need at least a basic understanding of what's involved. What you have so far, is absolutely not working - have you viewed your site in different browsers and different resolutions? I've already posted a screenshot of how your header and navigation look on my computer. Your location page is also quite jumbled up. Both, Wickham and I have been trying to help you clean things up - he's even coded a 3-column page for you, and I tried to show you how to do a functional navigation, but your site hasn't changed at all.

 

Have you considered looking into some basic HTML and CSS tutorials just to get a better understanding? Another alternative would be to hire a webdesigner and have the site done.

[falkencreative]

I second what Andrea says. Dreamweaver is simply a tool, and the tool is only as smart as the operator. Dreamweaver is a good tool in some instances, but it doesn't replace knowledge of HTML/CSS. You create web design with HTML/CSS code, and trying to help you do what you want without touching the code is extremely difficult.

 

I would highly suggest you look at the Web Design One course, which covers the basics of HTML and CSS (http://killersites.com/web-design/) or http://how-to-build-websites.com.

[Andrea]

Welcome to the forum, Ben

[falkencreative]

Welcome to the forum, Ben

lol. Figured I would change my name to something that was a bit more personal.

[fishcuisine]

I second what Andrea says. Dreamweaver is simply a tool, and the tool is only as smart as the operator. Dreamweaver is a good tool in some instances, but it doesn't replace knowledge of HTML/CSS. You create web design with HTML/CSS code, and trying to help you do what you want without touching the code is extremely difficult.

 

I would highly suggest you look at the Web Design One course, which covers the basics of HTML and CSS (http://killersites.com/web-design/) or http://how-to-build-websites.com.

[fishcuisine]

Hello Admin,

 

Thanks again for your input.

 

Question Does the video http://how-to-build-websites.com show which buttons to press to create a 3 column page?

 

I already purchased 2 of Stephans video course: Basic Dreamweave MX and the Basic Web Design Course KWD Notepad series. In his KWD video #5 video set he gets into the two column positioning: #navigation and #centerDoc

But stops there.

 

Clearly, after reviewing the videos I will have to go back and reconfigure my pages using primarily the html/css codes. I am slowly getting used to using the html/css language. Like learning any other language it takes time to get acclimated.

If I were to buy another set of video, How to Buid Websites.com, will this include How to Build a 3 Column page? I thought the previous two video courses would have covered it. But fell short.

Please advise. If this How to Build Websites.com covers 3 column webpages, then I will buy it.

But if you would, please confirm. Thanks

 

Regards

rk

[fishcuisine]

Hello Admin,

 

Thanks again for your input.

 

Question Does the video http://how-to-build-websites.com show which buttons to press to create a 3 column page?

 

I already purchased 2 of Stephans video course: Basic Dreamweave MX and the Basic Web Design Course KWD Notepad series. In his KWD video #5 video set he gets into the two column positioning: #navigation and #centerDoc

But stops there.

 

Clearly, after reviewing the videos I will have to go back and reconfigure my pages using primarily the html/css codes. I am slowly getting used to using the html/css language. Like learning any other language it takes time to get acclimated.

If I were to buy another set of video, How to Buid Websites.com, will this include How to Build a 3 Column page? I thought the previous two video courses would have covered it. But fell short.

Please advise. If this How to Build Websites.com covers 3 column webpages, then I will buy it.

But if you would, please confirm. Thanks

 

Regards

rk

[fishcuisine]

Hello Admin,

 

Is this new video set How to Build Websites.com available in the Tutorial library?

 

regards

rk

[Andrea]

This: http://www.csstutorial.net/2010/04/3-column-layout/ - gives you the outline to a 3-column layout.

 

Here: http://www.how-to-build-websites.com/lessonOne.php - you can read about the basics of HTML and CSS which should greatly help you understand the former.

[andrewgreenwood247@hotmail]

This will no doubt be considered bad practice, however, becuase I am trying to learn another aspects of web development I like to get other things such as my HTML and CSS done quickly. To do this I use a website which is specifically made to produce your HTML and CSS file/template (no images, just basic structure). As your learning HTML and CSS, maybe do this to take a look at the code but dont get into the habit of using cheat sites, otherwise it will take the fun out of the whole learning curve.

[fahimk12]

I am looking for the 3-column videos. But cant find them.

[Guest annahussy]

I have not any idea about the tutorial what you want but i would like to suggest you to use internet to find it. You have to do google search for getting tutorial site. It's provide plenty of tutorial site and also allow to download it.