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Uploading Files to Your Server.

If you want other people to be able to view your website on the Internet, you'll need to upload it to a server. The logistics of this process are a little hazy for some beginners, so...

I Installed the Registered Version, but It's Still Running on the Trial Period.

It sounds like you either did not install the registered program after you downloaded it, or you installed it while the trial program was running. In either case, follow the directions below to...

Using the Zoom Button

The zoom feature will allow you to define link areas with greater accuracy. For instance, what if we wanted to make a link area of a face? In "normal" view, we define our area like this:...

11004 in Request ConnectAsync 500 No Data Winsock #11004

Error : 11004 in Request: ConnectAsync. Check your server profile settings and try again. 500 No Data (Winsock error #11004) This error can occur if you put something invalid in the Server...

How Do I Find the RGB or Hex Code for a Color on My Screen?

You can use the Eyedropper tool to select a color from anywhere on your screen. Here's how: First, select the Eyedropper tool from the Toolbar . This minimizes Website Color...

Using the Editor Pane in Direct FTP

Not only does Direct FTP have the ability to upload files, it also comes with a built-in, fully functional HTML editor. For the most part, the Editor functions just like any plain text editor,...

When Viewing My Homepage on the Internet I Just See a File Listing.

You probably didn't write the correct catalog-name in the dialog box Internet Connection under the menu Settings > Internet Connection. Double-check all the FTP information in this...

What is Hosting?

What is Hosting? What do these terms mean? What is a Web Server? What does HTTP stand for? What is a Domain Name? What is an IP Address?...

I Accidentally Deleted File(s) and/or Folder(s). Can I Recover Them?

At this time, there is not a tool available in Direct FTP to recover accidentally deleted files. However, if your Web hosting provider has a backup of your site, this may be possible. Contact...

426 Connection Closed; Transfer Aborted or 503 Bad Sequence of Commands

Error : 426 connection closed; transfer aborted or 503 bad sequence of commands Some servers do not allow passive transfers and will return this error if you try using passive mode . Try...

I Have Uploaded My Files with Direct FTP, but I Don't See the Changes

There are several possible causes for this issue: 1. Have you tried refreshing your browser? 2. Have you tried deleting your temporary Internet files? To do this in Internet Explorer,...

Changing Modes

There are three main modes for uploading files in an FTP client: auto, ASCII, and binary. All text-based files are uploaded in ASCII mode, whereas all images, movies, and audio files are uploaded...

Why Do I See a Box with a Red X Where My Image is Supposed to Be?

There are a couple of different issues that could explain why your images are not displaying correctly: Note : Most of these problems can be solved by transitioning to using Website...

Creating a New Image Map

To create a new image map, click the button or click File > Map Wizard. This wizard will guide you through loading a new image and selecting the various image properties for your map. Note...

I Use Tripod for Web Hosting, and I Can't Upload.

You may want to contact Tripod and make sure you actually have FTP access with your account. If you don't, you will not be able to use Direct FTP to upload your files.

Using Snippets

If you've ever been frustrated at having to type the same piece of code over and over, you'll love snippets. A snippet is a piece of code stored in the HTML Editor that can be used...

When I View My Homepage on Other PCs, the Fonts and Layout are Different.

Most likely what is happening is that you've used a non-web-safe font. ( Click here for help understanding what a web-safe font is. ) The ultimate source of the font being rendered on a web...

Where Do I Find Output Files in MP3 Rip & Burn?

After you rip the CD tracks or convert the audio files you can find the output WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, APE, and VQF files by selecting the shortcut "Output." You can also define the...

Error I/O 183

You may receive this error if you are trying to edit files that the HTML Editor cannot understand because they don't contain valid HTML code. You will not be able to edit these files with...

Who Will be Able to View My Image Map?

Viewers will not need a special plug-in to use your image map. Anyone capable of viewing images and running JavaScript on their browser will be able to view and use your image map. Only very...

Can I Edit the ID3v2 Tags of Existing MP3 Files on my Hard Disk?

Sorry, the ID3v2 Tag editor is not designed to edit the tags of existing MP3 files on the hard disk.

I Can't Delete Certain Files or Folders.

If, when trying to delete certain files or folders, the icon just flashes, disconnect and then reconnect to your server and try again. If this doesn't work, you may want to contact...

Adding an Image to Your Page

There are two different methods of adding an image to your page: Using the Insert Image window and using the Resource browser. The Insert Image window is a good choice if you want to specify image...

What is the Purpose of Audio Compression?

Until audio compression was invented, high-quality digital audio data took a lot of hard disk space to store. Let's go through a short example. Suppose you want to sample your favorite...

Post Your Image Map to Your Webpage

This is the final step in creating an image map -- posting the map on your webpage. There are two simple steps to this process. First, copy the HTML code from Image Mapper and paste it on...

How Do I Change File Permissions? / How Do I CHMOD?

If you need to change the permissions of a file or folder on your server (a process also known as CHMOD ), you can use the handy tools in Direct FTP. First, select the file or folder whose...

How Do Search Engines Rank Sites?

Whenever you use a search engine, you're asking the search engine to sort through the millions of web sites it has indexed, and try to find those sites that are related to your search words....

How to Insert an E-mail Link.

Follow these steps to add an e-mail link to your page: Step 1 Open the Insert E-mail Link window using one of these options: Go to Insert > E-mail Link...

Uninstalling Software

Typically, you can uninstall the software with the uninstaller in the program menu by going to: Start > Programs > CoffeeCup Software > APP NAME > Uninstall If you are having trouble doing it...

The Images I Upload Appear Distorted.

This can occur if you upload your pictures in ASCII mode instead of binary. To switch the transfer mode, navigate to Actions > Transfer Mode , and then select the proper mode from the list....