I'm a complete rookie with FrontPage. I just purchased the book 'FrontPage
2003 Inside out' by Jim Buyens and I find it quite useful, but!

So I installed FrontPage and fired up the software. When I went to 'save'
my first project it would only save it under 'My Documents/My Websites...'
which is nice but I have a directory 'C:/Website' where I'd rather store my
projects.

My question, How do I default to the directory I want and, if I do, will
this cause problems with FP finding the path for addons?

When you first launch FP, your need to use File Menu | Open Site and then browse to the folder you
want to use, such as C:\Website.

Then you must always open this the site in this manner, all content must either be created within or
import into this folder via FP.

FP will not have any problem locating add-ins, as long as they are installed correctly.

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"CanMike" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:7F0973B6-55B1-4D73-950B-(E-Mail Removed)...
> I'm a complete rookie with FrontPage. I just purchased the book 'FrontPage
> 2003 Inside out' by Jim Buyens and I find it quite useful, but!
>
> So I installed FrontPage and fired up the software. When I went to 'save'
> my first project it would only save it under 'My Documents/My Websites...'
> which is nice but I have a directory 'C:/Website' where I'd rather store my
> projects.
>
> My question, How do I default to the directory I want and, if I do, will
> this cause problems with FP finding the path for addons?

Wrong order.
First, create the folder you would like the website to be in, in your
case c:\Website

Second, Open FrontPage, then open the website: File->Open Web and
browse to the folder c:\Website.
FrontPage will add some files and folders and open the web. Do not
delete any of these files or folders.

Third, create your pages.

Always open the website before you edit/create any pages. Any other
content, such as images,
use File->Import to bring into the web BEFORE you add them to any
pages.
Those pages you have already constructed can be imported into the web
from My Documents, after you have opened the web.
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Ron Symonds - Microsoft MVP (FrontPage)
Reply only to group - emails will be deleted unread.
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"CanMike" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:7F0973B6-55B1-4D73-950B-(E-Mail Removed)...
> I'm a complete rookie with FrontPage. I just purchased the book
'FrontPage
> 2003 Inside out' by Jim Buyens and I find it quite useful, but!
>
> So I installed FrontPage and fired up the software. When I went to
'save'
> my first project it would only save it under 'My Documents/My
Websites...'
> which is nice but I have a directory 'C:/Website' where I'd rather
store my
> projects.
>
> My question, How do I default to the directory I want and, if I do,
will
> this cause problems with FP finding the path for addons?

Hi CanMike,

You can also edit the registry and point it to the directory you want it to
go to. I've done this on my machine as it is more convenient for me too.
Here is a reg file that will point your sites to the directory you want.
Copy and paste the following text into a new text document and save it as
DefaultWeb.reg or something like that. Then double click the reg file you
just made and say "Yes" when the dialog box comes up. Then it will point
Frontpage in the right direction. I am using Windows Xp and MS Frontpage
2003.



Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\FrontPage\Explorer\FrontPage
Explorer\Settings]
"DefaultWebName"="C:\\Website"



Don


"CanMike" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:7F0973B6-55B1-4D73-950B-(E-Mail Removed)...
> I'm a complete rookie with FrontPage. I just purchased the book
> 'FrontPage
> 2003 Inside out' by Jim Buyens and I find it quite useful, but!
>
> So I installed FrontPage and fired up the software. When I went to 'save'
> my first project it would only save it under 'My Documents/My Websites...'
> which is nice but I have a directory 'C:/Website' where I'd rather store
> my
> projects.
>
> My question, How do I default to the directory I want and, if I do, will
> this cause problems with FP finding the path for addons?

To many slashes:
It should be:


"DefaultWebName"="C:\Website"



--
Steve Easton
Microsoft MVP FrontPage
95isalive
This site is best viewed..................
...............................with a computer
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Steve Easton
Microsoft MVP FrontPage
95isalive
This site is best viewed..................
...............................with a computer
"Don Lizard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi CanMike,
>
> You can also edit the registry and point it to the directory you want it to
> go to. I've done this on my machine as it is more convenient for me too.
> Here is a reg file that will point your sites to the directory you want.
> Copy and paste the following text into a new text document and save it as
> DefaultWeb.reg or something like that. Then double click the reg file you
> just made and say "Yes" when the dialog box comes up. Then it will point
> Frontpage in the right direction. I am using Windows Xp and MS Frontpage
> 2003.
>
>
>
> Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\FrontPage\Explorer\FrontPage
> Explorer\Settings]
> "DefaultWebName"="C:\\Website"
>
>
>
> Don
>
>
> "CanMike" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:7F0973B6-55B1-4D73-950B-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > I'm a complete rookie with FrontPage. I just purchased the book
> > 'FrontPage
> > 2003 Inside out' by Jim Buyens and I find it quite useful, but!
> >
> > So I installed FrontPage and fired up the software. When I went to 'save'
> > my first project it would only save it under 'My Documents/My Websites...'
> > which is nice but I have a directory 'C:/Website' where I'd rather store
> > my
> > projects.
> >
> > My question, How do I default to the directory I want and, if I do, will
> > this cause problems with FP finding the path for addons?
>
>

Well, I just got back from lunch and boy did I get the answers I needed.
Thank-you to all who took the time to response.

I'm sure I'll try the register option just yet, but when I become more
familiar with the software I may just do it.

Again, thanks for the advise, I guess its up to me to start develping my
website.

Mike in Toronto, Canada

"Steve Easton" wrote:

> To many slashes:
> It should be:
>
>
> "DefaultWebName"="C:\Website"
>
>
>
> --
> Steve Easton
> Microsoft MVP FrontPage
> 95isalive
> This site is best viewed..................
> ...............................with a computer
> --
> Steve Easton
> Microsoft MVP FrontPage
> 95isalive
> This site is best viewed..................
> ...............................with a computer
> "Don Lizard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hi CanMike,
> >
> > You can also edit the registry and point it to the directory you want it to
> > go to. I've done this on my machine as it is more convenient for me too.
> > Here is a reg file that will point your sites to the directory you want.
> > Copy and paste the following text into a new text document and save it as
> > DefaultWeb.reg or something like that. Then double click the reg file you
> > just made and say "Yes" when the dialog box comes up. Then it will point
> > Frontpage in the right direction. I am using Windows Xp and MS Frontpage
> > 2003.
> >
> >
> >
> > Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
> >
> > [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\FrontPage\Explorer\FrontPage
> > Explorer\Settings]
> > "DefaultWebName"="C:\\Website"
> >
> >
> >
> > Don
> >
> >
> > "CanMike" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:7F0973B6-55B1-4D73-950B-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > I'm a complete rookie with FrontPage. I just purchased the book
> > > 'FrontPage
> > > 2003 Inside out' by Jim Buyens and I find it quite useful, but!
> > >
> > > So I installed FrontPage and fired up the software. When I went to 'save'
> > > my first project it would only save it under 'My Documents/My Websites...'
> > > which is nice but I have a directory 'C:/Website' where I'd rather store
> > > my
> > > projects.
> > >
> > > My question, How do I default to the directory I want and, if I do, will
> > > this cause problems with FP finding the path for addons?
> >
> >
>
>
>

Hi Steve,

I looked at the entry again, and it requires the double slash. Strange
tho....


Don


"Steve Easton" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> To many slashes:
> It should be:
>
>
> "DefaultWebName"="C:\Website"
>
>
>
> --
> Steve Easton
> Microsoft MVP FrontPage
> 95isalive
> This site is best viewed..................
> ..............................with a computer
> --
> Steve Easton
> Microsoft MVP FrontPage
> 95isalive
> This site is best viewed..................
> ..............................with a computer
> "Don Lizard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Hi CanMike,
>>
>> You can also edit the registry and point it to the directory you want it
>> to
>> go to. I've done this on my machine as it is more convenient for me too.
>> Here is a reg file that will point your sites to the directory you want.
>> Copy and paste the following text into a new text document and save it as
>> DefaultWeb.reg or something like that. Then double click the reg file you
>> just made and say "Yes" when the dialog box comes up. Then it will point
>> Frontpage in the right direction. I am using Windows Xp and MS Frontpage
>> 2003.
>>
>>
>>
>> Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>>
>> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\FrontPage\Explorer\FrontPage
>> Explorer\Settings]
>> "DefaultWebName"="C:\\Website"
>>
>>
>>
>> Don
>>
>>
>> "CanMike" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:7F0973B6-55B1-4D73-950B-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > I'm a complete rookie with FrontPage. I just purchased the book
>> > 'FrontPage
>> > 2003 Inside out' by Jim Buyens and I find it quite useful, but!
>> >
>> > So I installed FrontPage and fired up the software. When I went to
>> > 'save'
>> > my first project it would only save it under 'My Documents/My
>> > Websites...'
>> > which is nice but I have a directory 'C:/Website' where I'd rather
>> > store
>> > my
>> > projects.
>> >
>> > My question, How do I default to the directory I want and, if I do,
>> > will
>> > this cause problems with FP finding the path for addons?
>>
>>
>
>

Sorry, I disagree.

Mine has a single \

Also the tweak I wrote uses a single \
http://www.95isalive.com/fixes/index.htm

Middle of the page.

Come to think of it, I should add it as a feature in FP cleaner.

--
Steve Easton
Microsoft MVP FrontPage
95isalive
This site is best viewed............
........................with a computer




"Don Lizard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi Steve,
>
> I looked at the entry again, and it requires the double slash. Strange
> tho....
>
>
> Don
>
>
> "Steve Easton" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> To many slashes:
>> It should be:
>>
>>
>> "DefaultWebName"="C:\Website"
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Steve Easton
>> Microsoft MVP FrontPage
>> 95isalive
>> This site is best viewed..................
>> ..............................with a computer
>> --
>> Steve Easton
>> Microsoft MVP FrontPage
>> 95isalive
>> This site is best viewed..................
>> ..............................with a computer
>> "Don Lizard" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Hi CanMike,
>>>
>>> You can also edit the registry and point it to the directory you want it
>>> to
>>> go to. I've done this on my machine as it is more convenient for me too.
>>> Here is a reg file that will point your sites to the directory you want.
>>> Copy and paste the following text into a new text document and save it
>>> as
>>> DefaultWeb.reg or something like that. Then double click the reg file
>>> you
>>> just made and say "Yes" when the dialog box comes up. Then it will point
>>> Frontpage in the right direction. I am using Windows Xp and MS Frontpage
>>> 2003.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>>>
>>> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\FrontPage\Explorer\FrontPage
>>> Explorer\Settings]
>>> "DefaultWebName"="C:\\Website"
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Don
>>>
>>>
>>> "CanMike" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:7F0973B6-55B1-4D73-950B-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> > I'm a complete rookie with FrontPage. I just purchased the book
>>> > 'FrontPage
>>> > 2003 Inside out' by Jim Buyens and I find it quite useful, but!
>>> >
>>> > So I installed FrontPage and fired up the software. When I went to
>>> > 'save'
>>> > my first project it would only save it under 'My Documents/My
>>> > Websites...'
>>> > which is nice but I have a directory 'C:/Website' where I'd rather
>>> > store
>>> > my
>>> > projects.
>>> >
>>> > My question, How do I default to the directory I want and, if I do,
>>> > will
>>> > this cause problems with FP finding the path for addons?
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>