Dreamweaver

Use WebDAV to check in and check out files

Dreamweaver can connect to a server that uses WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning), which is a set of extensions to the HTTP protocol that allow users to collaboratively edit and manage files on remote web servers. For more information, see www.webdav.org.

  1. If you have not already done so, define a Dreamweaver site that specifies the local folder you use to store your project files.
  2. Select Site > Manage Sites, and then double-click your site in the list.
  3. In the Site Definition dialog box, click the Advanced tab.
  4. Click the Remote Info category, and then select WebDAV from the Access menu.
  5. Specify how Dreamweaver should connect to your WebDAV server.
  6. Select the Enable File Check in and Check Out option and enter the following information:

    • In the Check Out Name box, enter a name identifying you to other team members.

    • In the Email Address box, enter your e‑mail address.

      The name and e‑mail addresses are used to identify ownership on the WebDAV server and appear in the Files panel for contact purposes.

  7. Click OK.

    Dreamweaver configures the site for WebDAV access. When you use the Check In or Check Out command on any site file, the file is transferred using WebDAV.

    Note: WebDAV may be unable to properly check out any files with dynamic content like PHP tags or SSIs because the HTTP GET rendered these as they are checked out.