HTML Editors
1st Page 2000
Activity # 6
Researching HTML editors was a rewarding experience. I started with some of the more popular editors like Front Page, Netscape Composer and Dreamweaver. As I searched, I found new editors to me: CoffeeCup, HotDog, Web Weaver, Fusion, and HTMLcat. Finally, I discovered Evrsoft's 1st Page 2000, an editor that I thought might be of interest to our class and best of all, it was free. 1st Page is designed for three different types of users: those we recognize as beginners, experts, and hardcore.
Features for 1st Page include:
- FTP transfer client,
- Spell Checker
- Synax color coding
- real time preview
- HTML compression
- Support for the latest HTML, SSI, ASP
- Over 450 javascripts at the touch of a button
- And much much more
After downloading 1st Page, I tried to use it for this activity but found it was difficult to manuver without spending too much time in the tips and tricks section. I did, however, find that this editor had a great toolbar. The menus and toolbars were well organized and items were easy to locate and use. One thing I did find troubling was changing the screen color and getting a real time views. As I changed from beginner (easy) to expert, the toolbars changed, leaving me to once again look for the items needed. I think that with time and practice this might be a useful editor.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I have decided to leave 1st Page on my computer and work with it in the future. I may be able to incorporate some of its features into my editor (Dreamweaver). It may be of interest to other persons who are just starting to learn HTML editing. With the 1st Page editor, one can start with the basic level and not spend a dime while learning. But for now though, I will continue to learn as much as I can with Dreamweaver, the editor that we use at OTC.
Evrsoft's 1st Page 2000: INFORMATION
- Costs? It's free
- Size? 5.2 MB
- Tour 1st Page at http://www.evrsoft.com
- Flexible
Customizable Keyboard shortcuts
Customizable Toolbar buttons
Dockable/Floating Toolbars
3 primary development modes (easy/expert/hardcore)
View/Disable most visible panels
Store your own code snippets in myCode Library
- Cutting Edge
450+ Javascripts/VBScripts
DHTML Zone with re-usable DHTML scripts
Full support for SSI, CGI, Perl, Cold Fusion, ASP.
Javascript Rollover Images
Javascript/VBScript Object Tree
HTML Source Compressor - Reduce webpage file size
Flash 4/Shockwave/Java/ActiveX Support
6 Common Javascript Wizards
(Drop-down comboboxs, Frame Killer, Browser Detector, Last Modified Date, Background Fader)
Includes over 20+ cgi/perl/htmlscripts from Matt's Script Archive with complete instructions on usage.
- Speed
Syntax Highlights Perl , CSS, HTML, CF, ASP, SSI, Javascript, CGI files.
3 chart HEX Color Picker
Powerful speedy Wizards
Tag Lists (Filter Zone)
File Explorer
Open Document From the Web
Calculate Image sizes (height/width)
Drag-drop from Explorer
Source Code Formatter
- Aid
Instant Tag Help anywhere, anytime.
Complete Web Building Reference
Commonly Asked Questions
Spell Checker
Thesaurus Checker
Special/Extended Character List
1st Page 2000 Screen shots
View Easy mode Interface
View Expert mode Interface
View Hardcore mode Interface
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Terry Sullivan