An Expression Web site will consist of a logical grouping of folders that contain all of the pages, images, and other files that make up the site. In most cases the site will also contain metadata that enables Expression Web to recognize when files were changed, to update references to files you might have renamed or replaced, the location to which the site has been published, and an array of other data the program can use for behind-the-scenes management.
In this exercise, you will learn to open and examine an entire site by using Expression Web.
Troubleshooting
On the File menu, there is a significant difference between clicking Open and clicking Open Site. Clicking Open Site will open an entire site within Expression Web, thereby enabling automatic hyperlink updates, publishing capabilities, and so on.
Clicking Open will open only a single file. Any changes that are made to this file do not affect any other files. In most cases, clicking Open Site will be the preferred action.
Note
USE the CH1 sample site. This sample site is located in the DocumentsMicrosoft PressExpression Web SBSSample Sites folder.
On the File menu, click Open Site. In the Open Site dialog box, browse to DocumentsMicrosoft PressExpression Web SBSSample Sites, and then click CH1.
Click Open to open the site in Expression Web.
The site contains one of the personal Web site templates that come with Expression Web.
With a full site open, you will see the Folder List on the left side of your workspace that has all the files and folders that make up your site. The main window will be set in Folders view.
Tip
Folders view is very convenient for examining, managing, and modifying site structure. If you rename a folder, Expression Web will automatically update all of the internal links and references to it. When you’re designing a site from scratch, it is a good idea to use Folders view for designing the overall architecture and folder structure for the site.
Click one of the subfolders in your Folder List on the left.
The Folders view to the right will show the contents of that folder.
Click the root folder in the Folder List.
All of the site’s files and subfolders will reappear in your main workspace.
