working with existing web pages

[ace]

I'm new to "1st page 2000". Until now I have used "AOLPRESS" to create and maintain my web pages. when I open any of the pages with 1st page 2000, It won't display gifs and some jpg's. why?
-and- I have the "ftp" plug-in to upload files but theres no instructions on how to set it up to use it.

one last thing, are there any step by step instructions to lead a beginner through the process of creating a simple web page using 1st page 2000 so I can have an idea of what does what?

Thanks for any help. Kevin

[Dynasty]

I think you may find that the locations of the images specified in the HTML code may not exist relative to where you have the file.

2nd I would suggest using a separate FTP program to the 1st Transfer one, such as FlashFXP (http://www.flashfxp.com)

As for your last query, I'd suggest scouring the net for some HTML tutorials, they should help you learn how to make web pages with 1st page. This being a good place to start http://www.w3schools.com/html/default.asp

[ace]

I greatly appreciate you taking the time to help however, I followed the link you offered for tutorials on using 1st page 2000 and I couldn't find anything there having to do with it. I'm experienced with html but not with using the 1st page 2000 software. I will continue searching the web for tutorials as you suggested. Thanks, Kevin

[-TheDarkEye-]

if you know html, then using 1st page shouldnt be a problem at all.

[ace]

HI, knowing html, I don't "need" 1st page to create web pages. One of the purposes of programs like 1st page etc is to act as a short cut system so that the average user doesn't need to know much about html. Its the functions of the program that I'm seeking guidance with which, has nothing to do with knowing or not knowing html. Again, thanks! :-). Kevin

[Waves]

Once an AOLPRESS user myself, I would have to say that 1st Page is a whole different ballgame. AOLPRESS was a WSIWYG (what you see is what you get) type program, and HTML skills weren't really utilised unless you wanted to go beyond what the program could do. 1p2k , to me is just a suped up version of notepad. Other than provinding you with some basic layouts, you have to write the HTML coding yourself. I learned how to do this by visiting many sites including http://www.htmlgoodies.com Over time you will appreciate being able to write out your own HTML code. 1st Page will make that journey an easy and fun one. I like it much better than AOLPress

[BoR|S]

Originally posted by Dynasty
2nd I would suggest using a separate FTP program to the 1st Transfer one, such as FlashFXP (http://www.flashfxp.com)


I'd rather suggest using of SmartFTP (http://www.smartftp.com)...
It is very nice, supports FXP, and in contrast to FlashFXP it's free...

[ace]

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll be off now to explore the possibilities.

[Sky]

SmartFTP is definately my choice also... no nonsence, clean, and easy..

[Brooks]

I, too, am looking for basic instructions about how to use 1st Page. I'm not unfamiliar with html just this particular software.

Where, if such a thing exists, is a tutorial about how to use 1st Page? It seems like you've got to click on every single menu and icon in order to even begin to find things.

Under the Online help icon the link to Weblog doesn't go anywhere--so that's useless. The link to http://www.evrsoft.com/webmag isn't working either.

Thanks for your help.

[BigTony]

If you click "Help" then "Contents" then it will display information on some of the functions of 1st Page.

Once you get the hang of it, you realize how good 1p is. I've used other editor (Frontpage, HomeSite...) and 1p is the best!

[Brooks]

I'm not having any trouble understanding what the functions are. I did figure out that the Expert was the best place to be.

BUT I already have a website up and running. I've got all the pages under my Programs Folder under WS_FTP and 1st Page will not let me make any changes.

How do I get 1st Page to let me make changes? It doesn't mind having all the files listed on the left bar. It doesn't mind opening them--though for some reason it wants to go to the internet when I open the page. But the minute I type and try to make a change dialogue boxes upon up, one after the other that say:

"Cannot create file: C:\Program Files\WS_FTP\~1st-index.html"

What's up with that?
Why does it say "~1st " when the file is just "index.html"?

Your help would really be appreciated.

[pezland]

>>"Cannot create file: C:\Program Files\WS_FTP\~1st-index.html"

What's up with that?
Why does it say "~1st " when the file is just "index.html"?<<

When editing a file, different programs will create a temp file, usually with their own prefix in the file name, until the actual file is saved, then the temp file is usually deleted until more changes are made, etc. For example, HomeSite would call it hs~index.html.

1st Page is saying it is unable to create this temp file, maybe there is already one with this name in the directory, and these temp files are usually read-only, which means it'd be unable to overwrite this file. Your best bet would be to delete it (~1st-index.html) if this is the case.

[Brooks]

Thanks for the explanation.

It seems to have worked itself out. I did eventually delete it. But it was pretty weird when I'd get all these alert boxes one on top of the other. But it's letting me make changes and it's saving them correctly.