Scott Fegette shows testing interactive web-based designs and applications using Dreamweaver CS4 and it’s integration with the new Adobe BrowserLab cross-browser testing service.
From Adobe Labs:
.Welcome to the limited free preview of Adobe® BrowserLab, the latest Adobe hosted service for web professionals.*
Click to see a screenshot of BrowserLab previewing two different browsers.
BrowserLab provides web designers exact renderings of their web pages in multiple browsers and operating systems, on demand. BrowserLab is a powerful solution for cross-browser compatibility testing, featuring multiple viewing and comparison tools, as well as customizable preferences. Since BrowserLab is an online service, it can be accessed from virtually any computer connected to the web. Also, Adobe Dreamweaver® CS4 software users have access to additional functionality such as testing local and active content.Limited Free Preview
The BrowserLab free preview is available to a limited number of users, while we monitor its performance. Please visit our service status page for updates.
Features
Supported Browsers and Operating Systems
- Firefox 2.X and 3.X (Windows XP and Mac OS X)
- Internet Explorer 6.X and 7.X (Windows XP)
- Safari 3.X (Mac OS X)
Viewing and Diagnostics Tools
Screenshots can be viewed in a single view, side by side view, or as an overlay view with variable transparency. Each viewing option features a zoom function.
Browser Sets
Browser Sets allow designers to customize, edit, and save a combination of browsers to test.
Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Integration
With Dreamweaver CS4, BrowserLab adds powerful functionality such as the ability to test local content and different states of interactive pages.
Two BrowserLab MXP extensions are required to use the service with Dreamweaver. The Extension Manager CS4 2.1 patch is required to install the two extensions. If you don’t have this latest version, download it here. Please see the “Getting Started” section below for more details.
* This product may allow you to access certain features that are hosted online (“online services”), provided you have a high-speed Internet connection. The online services, and some features thereof, may not be available in all countries, languages, and/or currencies and may be discontinued in whole or in part without notice. Use of the online services is governed by separate terms of use and by the Adobe Online Privacy Policy, and access to these services may require user registration. Some online services, including services that are initially offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees. For more details visit www.adobe.com.
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