as layers and behaviors, which allow precise design control and new levels of interactivity. Chapter 10 introduces Fireworks, the Macromedia image program for the Web, and shows you how to take advantage of Dreamweavers integration with Fireworks to more easily edit images. Introduction 5 In Chapter 11, you find out how easily you can add multimedia to your Web pages, including how to link a variety of file types - from Flash to Java to RealAudio - to your Web pages. Then in Chapter 12, I cover HTML forms and how to use Dreamweaver to add interactive elements, such as surveys, search engines, online discussion areas, and e-commerce systems to your pages. Part V: Working with Dynamic Content Part V features three chapters that cover the most advanced features in Dreamweaver 8. Chapter 13 is designed to help you understand how databasedriven Web sites work and why they have become so important on the Web. In Chapter 14, you discover how to add dynamic content to your pages, define data sources, and display record sets. And in Chapter 15, you pull it all together and find out how to build master pages, create pages to search databases, and test your work with a live connection. Part VI: The Part of Tens In The Part of Tens, you get three quick references to help you get the most out of Dreamweaver and avoid some of the common design mistakes on the Web. In Chapter 16, you find descriptions and images of ten Web sites created with Dreamweaver to give you an idea of whats possible. In Chapter 17, you find ten great Web design ideas; and in Chapter 18, you get ten tips to save you time and make your sites work better. Icons Used in This Book When I want to point you toward something you can download for your use, I use this icon. This icon points you toward valuable resources on the World Wide Web. This icon reminds you of an important concept or procedure that youll want to store away in your memory banks for future use. 6 Dreamweaver 8 For Dummies This icon signals technical stuff that you may find informative and interesting but isnt essential for using Dreamweaver. Feel free to skip over this stuff. This icon indicates a tip or technique that can save you time and money - and a headache - later. This icon warns you of any potential pitfalls - and gives you the all-important information on how to avoid them. Where to Go from Here If you want to get familiar with whats new in Dreamweaver 8 and get an overview of the program, turn to Chapter 1. If youre ready to dive in and build your first Web site with Dreamweaver right away, jump ahead to Chapter 2. If you want to find out about a specific trick or technique, consult the Table of Contents or the Index and jump right to the section you need; you wont miss a beat as you work to make those impossible Web design deadlines. And most of all have fun! Introduction 7 8 Dreamweaver 8 For Dummies Part I Fulfilling Your Dreams In this part . . . In Part I, you discover that youre not dreaming and all the wonderful advances in this powerful Web design program are real and at your fingertips. The new features of Dreamweaver 8 make Web design easier, more intuitive, and more powerful than ever. And dont worry, if youre