Convert a HTML web site to a lotus database file (nsf)

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How do I convert a HTML web site to a lotus database file (nsf)? Im new to working on nsf files so be as detailed as you can !!

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Subject: Convert a HTML web site to a lotus database file (nsf)

Lotus used to have a tool that work(ed) with Notes/Domino 5.x called DOmino Design Components/Domino Import Service. Check out the links below.

Building Websites for Domino with Dreamweaver 4

http://www.lotus.com/world/usa.nsf/allpublic/F7E7D3E437C3959D85256A7E004EDE50

http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?view=sn121&extID=195304

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Subject: Convert a HTML web site to a lotus database file (nsf)

you cannot convert the web site to notes db as fas as I know. But inside of designer you can import html sites.What you want to do is to create a new database and open it in designer. Then create a new page and click on File-Import and chose the site you want to import. For a web site including a form which is submited create a new form and import then do the same as with a page.

I am just doing the same right now. From my experience I had mostly to deletet the input fields and create them new. The reason for this was that by some imported fields I could not access the field properties.

After importing you will still have a lot of editing to do. Depending on the website it could be better to create them totally new and just copy paste large text areas.

I am also not an expert. But I hope this helps you a little bit.

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Subject: Convert a HTML web site to a lotus database file (nsf)

Hi David.

  1. Which HTML Editor are you using (GoLive, Dreamweaver, etc)?

  2. Has your Domino administrator enabled Webdav on the server?

The answer to these questions will make the process fairly simple.

Regards,

Mat.

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Subject: RE: Convert a HTML web site to a lotus database file (nsf)

sorry for the maybe stupid question, but what is the WEBDAV task and how can i start it…??thanx a lot

lambert

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Subject: RE: Convert a HTML web site to a lotus database file (nsf)

I use Dreamweaver. Wouldnt WebDav just dump the files into a directory? I want to put everything into a domino database. This way I can replicate it and do all the neat things that one can do with a domino DB.

-David