As a rule of thumb if you didn't upgrade from CS2 to CS3 then the investment to upgrade from CS2 to CS4, also only for $199, is a no brainer.
Okay, so here are my top 6 new features:
1. Related Files and Code Navigator - This is a great feature which is going to significantly cut down of development time. Updating CSS can be quite tedious, especially when the style sheet is a lengthy one. By clicking the included file, shown in the Related Files bar, you will now be able to see both the CSS source in Code view and the parent page in Design view. By selecting any particular item in Design view, Dreamweaver will automatically locate and highlight the corresponding CSS in Code view. This allows to you make any necessary changes to the CSS whilst at all times having a live preview in Design view. This feature can also be used for other include files, but edit CSS is where you will see the most benefit. I give this new feature a 10 out of 10.
2. Live View - Brilliant! We had be asking for this feature for some time! Experienced Dreamweaver users will tell you that Design View in Dreamweaver looks very different to how a Web Page displays in a browser. So every time you made a change to your Web page, you would have to click the F12 (preview in browser) short cut, to preview your changes. Live view is an in-application browser view of your Web page which updates persistently as and when any code is edited. This is going to please a lot of Dreamweaver users. I give this new feature a 9 out of 10.
3. Code hinting for Ajax and JavaScript frameworks - for more advanced Dreamweaver users who add AJAX and Javascript to Web pages, these new code hints will speed up development time and reduce errors. I give this new feature a 7 out of 10.
4. Adobe Photoshop Smart Objects - This feature allows you to insert any Adobe Photoshop file into Dreamweaver, and create a Smart object. Smart objects retain their link back to the original source file, which in this case is a .PSD file. This feature allows you to use Photoshop editing tools from within the Dreamweaver interface. this is also referred to as round-trip editing which has been a feature between Fireworks and Dreamweaver for many years. This improvement is going to be very beneficial for Photoshop users. I give this new feature a 6 out of 10.
5. Adobe InContext Editing - InContext Editing is a new web-based service offered by Adobe. Designers can make certain parts of Web pages editable, and then end users can access this Web service to update content. For those of you who are familiar with Adobe Contribute, this new feature would be very similar to the online version of Contribute. I was never really a big fan of Contribute however if your clients use Contribute, then you may want to look a little deeper at this new feature. I give this new feature a 5 out of 10.
6. New Interface - Dreamweaver CS4 has a new interface. Although it preserves a lot of familiar features, there's a much bigger choice of pre-defined workspace layouts, and there's virtually no limit on the way you can reorganize the workspace to suit your own personal needs. I am still using the classic setting as I am so used to it. We had be asking for this feature for some time. I give this new feature a 5 out of 10.
Summary - as I often need to edit CSS files created by other Web developers, the new Related Files and Code Navigator feature alone is worth the $199 upgrade fee. I also like the Live View feature and I see that saving myself a lot of time. If on the other hand you use CSS sparing, and you perhaps only build the odd website, then I could understand why you won't want to upgrade, but everyday users will really enjoy this new release.
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"When you are required to deliver reports or presentations, you are responsible for bringing in all of the members of the board. If your company is catering to clients, you are also obligated to include them in meetings. This is a job which is not easy to do, especially when you cannot keep in touch with some of the board members or with the clients. This case only applies in the past, during the times when internet is a new idea. But as the World Wide Web keeps on advancing, you will be able to present your company's report or presentation, even if some participants are in another area. This is possible through interactive Video conferencing. Video conferencing allows you to communicate with organization members even if you are far away from them. This is very convenient for businessmen who are always on the go.
A video conferencing solution makes you differ from chat rooms. The latter lets you send messages to other members of the company, while the previous lets you get interact including Audio & Video Functions. There are even some Video conferencing providers who offer interactive white board, wherein the whole group can view what are writing on the screen. Another common Video conferencing solution is desktop sharing, wherein participants can view your desktop data. Through this conferencing, you will be able to hold a meeting conveniently. This is due to several reasons. First, you will be able to save money from air fare or gas mileage; when trying to bring in important participants. Secondly, you won't have to rush off to your company if you are delegated with the job of conducting a presentation. This kind of conferencing is also essential if you are meeting with clients. This will allow you to communicate with them, no matter where they are in the world.
Despite the fact that Video conferencing is really easy, you have to know that you still have to prepare your data. You will not be able to carry out the whole presentation properly if you do not have a clear idea of what is going to happen during the meeting. It is important that you let your participants know what the topic is about. What is more, you should also prepare aids like charts or data. Most importantly, find a Video conferencing provider who will be able to offer you the most reliable services. There are a lot of companies offering this type of service on the web. One of these is iVirtualOffice, which is a well know company.
iVirtualOffice offers an interactive Video conferencing service to organizations and companies. Whether your company is located within the United States or from another country, it is possible for you to avail of the Video conferencing solution of this provider. Through the interactive software of iVirtualOffice, you will be able to keep in touch with other members of your organization while they are on a trip to a foreign destination. Video conferencing is very advantageous, especially if you have an urgent meeting with clients. In order for you to constantly communicate with your clients and with your bosses, opt for the Video conferencing service of iVirtualOffice."
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