Using Dreamweaver to create forms and then "include"

[pault]

I am a web designer, used to using HTML and CSS in Dreamweaver who is now learning PHP and MySQL. I am using a PHP program to create the PHP pages though as I find it better than Dreamweaver.

 

As I like to see the page visually as I design it, I would prefer to continue creating the forms and other pages in Dreamweaver and the PHP in the editor. What I have been doing as I am learning is creating the forms in DW and using an "include" to bring them into the PHP, separating the design from the coding.

 

Before I get too deep into a routine, is this the best way to go about it? Are there any problems with this approach?

 

Thanks for any advice.

[trq]

I wouldn't necessarily call it the best way as its all a matter of personal opinion. There's nothing wrong with the approach however and if it works for you, go for it.

[LogoVendor]

why to use Dreamweaver? the modern website are build without this kind of application.

My advice: use Photoshop and Html/Php.

With Dreamweaver you will have many problems with browsers compatibility.

[pault]

I use Dreamweaver because I've used it for years and know it well. Thanks for the advice anyway. I think I am verging towards designing the form's appearance in Dreamweaver and then pasting the code into the PHP page in phpDesigner. That seems to work well.