Web Publishing Using Fetch

Important Information:

1. For Registering Fetch 4.0.1:
   1. See the page on MMSD's Intranet at http://dww.madison.k12.wi.us/webpub/ or e-mail cburch@madison.k12.wi.us if you would like to register Fetch for use as an MMSD employee.
2. For Publishing on the Web:
   1. Your User ID: your e-mail ID, e.g. cburch or arainwater
   2. Your password: See the page on MMSD's Intranet at http://dww.madison.k12.wi.us/webpub/ or e-mail cburch@madison.k12.wi.us if you do not know your WWW password. It is NOT the same as your e-mail or Novell passwords.

That Was Then, This Is Now

While publishing is a lot easier now, the mechanics have changed. It's not only easier to add files, but also to change and delete files, so you have to pay attention to detail and have a good idea of what's on your site.

Then

Now

Authors create pages, editors check pages, publishers publish pages. Publishers assigned to categories; categories determine which folder(s) a publisher can access. Publishers request creation of subfolders from the Webmaster. Files published in 3 steps: FTP, submit, publish Password same as e-mail password

Authors create pages, publishers check and publish pages. Editor & publisher same person. Publishers belong to groups. Publishers can read any file in any folder, but can only publish or delete in folders owned by their group(s). Any publisher of a group can create subfolders in folders owned by that group. The new folder is then owned by the group, as well. Also, any publisher can delete a subfolder owned by the group. Keep backups of all your files!! There is no "Undo." Once something is deleted from the Web site, it's gone. Files published in 1 step: FTP. This means as soon as you FTP a file to the server, it is viewable by the world. Work things out on your computer first, then publish as the last step. Do not put data you don't want seen on the server. Remember, all publishers can see your files. Password independent of other passwords

Acquiring and Installing Fetch 4.0.1

1. Download Fetch:
   1. Open your Web browser (Netscape, IE, etc.).
   2. Click on this link:
      http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/webpub/Fetch_4.0.1_Installer.bin
   3. Stuff-It Expander will extract the installer app and put it on your desktop for you.
   4. Quit your browser.
2. Install Fetch:
   1. Double click on the installer to run it (Fetch 4.0.1 Installer) and click on the Install button.
   2. The Fetch folder is now in your Applications folder (unless you changed it). You may wish to make an alias to Fetch and put it on your desktop.

Setting Up Fetch

You should only need to follow these directions the FIRST time you run Fetch after installing it.

1. Run Fetch by double clicking its icon or alias.
2. Enter the registration information found at the top of page 1.
3. The "New Connection" window opens. Click on CANCEL.
4. From Customize on the menu bar, choose New Shortcut...
5. Fill in the Shortcut Editor window so it looks like this:
   
   1. "Name" is the name of the shortcut; it can be anything, but MMSD is a good choice.
   2. "Host" must be www.madison.k12.wi.us - not ftp.mad... as it was before.
   3. "User ID" is your e-mail ID; see the top of page 1.
   4. Leave the last two fields, "Password" and "Directory," blank. Never save your password on your computer. Your publishing privileges can and probably will be revoked if you are irresponsible with your password. If you are worried that someone could easily find out your password (it is part of easily obtainable info, after all), do not hesitate to request a new password from Rich Noble at webmaster@madison.k12.wi.us.
   5. Click OK.
6. From File on the menu bar, choose Open Shortcut, and then the name of the shortcut you just created ("MMSD" if you followed along in step 5).
7. Enter your password (from the top of page 1) and click OK. Currently (Oct, 2001) it takes approximately 30 seconds to connect with the server. Thanks for your patience.
8. Skip the next section.

Connecting After the First Time

Skip this section if you just completed the previous section.

1. Run Fetch by double clicking on its icon or alias.
2. The New Connection window opens; click on the Shortcuts: pop-up menu.
3. Choose your MMSD shortcut.
4. Enter your password (from the top of page 1) and click OK.

How Do I...

Navigate Around the Site

1. When you connect to the site, the window will look something (but not exactly) like this:
   
   You are in the Root directory. Everything on the site is in the root directory. Note the Folder pop-up menu says "/". A plain slash represents the root directory. Think of the site as an upside-down tree, with the root folder at the top, and subfolders branching out below. Files are like leaves on these branches. We call this the "document tree."
2. To enter a folder, double click on it. This is going down a level of the document tree.
3. Once you've gone down a level, you can go up to previous levels by using the Folder pop-up menu (see figure) or by double clicking on the folder called ".." (two dots) until you are in the desired folder.
4. To get info on a file, click on it once to select it, then press Command-I, or from Remote on the menu bar, choose Get Info.
5. Remember, you can view anything you want on the site, but you can only publish, change or delete files and folders in folders owned by your group(s). If your group doesn't own the root folder, for instance, you can view the District's home page, but you can't delete it.

Publish Files

1. Navigate to the folder where you would like to publish the file.
2. Click on the Put Files... button.
3. In the Choose a File window, navigate on your computer until you find the file(s) you want to publish. Select a file by clicking on it once. You may select more than one file at a time by holding down the Shift key while you click on the files.
4. When you click on the Choose button, the Put File window will open. Click OK, and the file will be sent. If a file with that name already exists, you will NOT be warned!! The file you put will simply overwrite the old file. Be certain you are not overwriting someone else's file!!

Download a File or Folder

1. Navigate to the folder containing the file or subfolder.
2. Select the file or folder by clicking on it once.
3. Click on the Get button. If you selected a folder, that folder and all its contents (including subfolders) will download to your computer. This is a great, fast way to make a backup of your site!
4. By default, Fetch saves your downloads to the Desktop. You can change this in Customize on the menu bar, then Preferences..., then Download. Change the "Use download folder:" option.

Create a Subfolder

1. Navigate to the folder where you would like to create the subfolder.
2. From Directories on the menu bar, choose Create New Directory...
3. Enter the name of the new subfolder and click OK.
   Note: Directory and Folder are synonyms.

Move a Currently Published File to a Subfolder

1. Navigate to the folder containing the file.
2. Create the subfolder if it doesn't already exist (see previous section).
3. Click on the file and drag it until it is over the subfolder. When the subfolder is highlighted, release the mouse.
4. To move a file UP a level to the parent folder, click on the file and drag it to the folder named ".." (two dots).

Delete a File or Subfolder

1. Navigate to the folder containing the file or subfolder.
2. Select the file or subfolder by clicking on it once.
3. From Remote on the menu bar, choose Delete Directory or File...
4. When asked if you are sure, make sure you are sure, then click on Delete. There is NO "Undo."

Rename a File or Subfolder

1. Navigate to the folder containing the file or subfolder.
2. Select the file or folder by clicking on it once.
3. From Remote on the menu bar, choose Rename Directory or File...
4. Enter the new name and click OK.
5. Remember, any other files that point to this file or folder will need to be edited to match the new name.

Quit Fetch

1. From File on the menu bar, choose Close, or type Command-W. This is the nice way to disconnect from the server.
2. Quit the application from File on the menu bar or by typing Command-Q.