multiple users Publisher 2003

[Maltaxo]

I have a 14 page website, can multiple users work on the same web publication
in publisher? On different pages for example? Is there a way to override the
lock? I am using publisher 2003

Thanks!

 

[Rob Giordano [MS MVP]]

no.

 

[Don Schmidt]

I think this real ugly way will allow multiple webmasters. Double
emphasize, make bold and underline the word ugly.

But here goes:

Method I
Store the Publisher file on the server. Ugly already isn't it.
Allocate specific times or days for each webmaster to work on the site.
Then, say on Tuesday webmaster one can download the Publisher file do the
editing and then upload the new website files along with the new Publisher
file. On Wednesday, Webmaster two does the same on his/her pages and on
Thursday, Webmaster three and so on.

Method II
A little bit better:
Create a single website and upload it to the server.
On the server, create a folder for each page you want on the website. Ten
page website, ten folders, named, Page_1 and a Page_2 and a Page_3 etc.
Each "Page" folder contains a single website file/s
This method will require custom page links but not impossible. This method
will allow each webmaster to have their own Publisher file and there will be
no need to upload any of the Publisher files (not to be confused with the
htm/html files and images) to the server.

I use method II on my site www.vanusa.org the files cabinet icon is a link
to a password protected multipage subsite.

Standing by for any help you may need.
BTW, all involved will need the same version of Publisher.

 

[Rob Giordano [MS MVP]]

ouch




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[Eric James]

It would probably be possible to create an application which would allow you
to do this, which would involve the automated creation of copies of a master
document and merging of individual pages back into it after editing.
However, the question implies that you are attempting to use Publisher for a
(business?) purpose for which it really isn't designed and is not in any way
suitable. You should find an alternative such as Dreamweaver or Expression
Web Designer as a start.
A much better approach to solve the multi-user problem would be to use a
site content management system - there are dozens available ranging from
free to very expensive and simple to complex. Examples include Drupal,
Joomla, Mambo, DotNetNuke, Jaws, Ektron, ezPublish and countless others.
Most would not require a stand-alone page editor but some require expert
knowledge to set up, although not usually to use.

 

[Eric James]

you might also check out MSFT SharePoint. It is specifically designed for

collaborative work and recently became a free download.

David is a little confused about Sharepoint. 'Sharepoint Services' is indeed
a free add-on for Windows Server 2003 and up, but it alone isn't very useful
for many people. By 'Sharepoint', most people mean 'MOSS' or 'Microsoft
Office Sharepoint Server' which is decidedly not free.
In any case, in general, neither version is of much use outside of a
corporate intranet.

 

[DavidF]

You didn't say why you want to do this, but Don's two methods do accomplish
the goal.

I too build Publisher web sites using multiple Publisher files to build
either individual pages or sections of the site. I find it an efficient way
of managing a site as it gets larger. And like Don, I use subfolders on the
host directory to organize the web files generated by the different Pub
files. Like him I use Pub 2000 primarily, and Pub 2000 does not have the
option of outputting the webfiles using an organizing folder like Pub 2003
and 2007, and names the files differently.

Here is an article where David Bartosik describes building a site with
multiple Publisher files, and instead of using subfolders on the web host,
he takes advantage of the ability of Pub 2003 and 2007 to output their
webfiles using the organizing folder. Reference: Building a web site with
multiple Publisher web publication files:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/dbartosik/archive/2006/01/16/81264.aspx

Once again you did not say why you want to do this, but depending on what
you are trying to accomplish, you might also check out MSFT SharePoint. It
is specifically designed for collaborative work and recently became a free
download.

DavidF

 

[DavidF]

I don't think that your solutions are ugly...they do indeed make it possible
for multiple users to work on a common web. The OP did not say why they
wanted to be able to do this, and your approaches may be perfect for what
they want to do.

Good answer.

DavidF

 

[DavidF]

As a follow up:

Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer: "Microsoft SharePoint Designer (full
name Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer) is a WYSIWYG HTML editor and web
design program from Microsoft exclusively for SharePoint sites and part of
the SharePoint family of products."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Office_SharePoint_Designer

Microsoft releases Sharepoint Designer 2007 as a free download:
http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/0...-sharepoint-designer-2007-as-a-free-download/

Once again, I don't know what your goal is and why you want to share
responsibility for building the website, but SharePoint might be worth
looking into.

DavidF

 

[Don Schmidt]

Rob,
David,

An attempt to toss a smile into the mix. A concession for the puritan
webmasters. <G>

With the restriction of all webmasters needing the same version of
Publisher, II would be the better way to manage the task.
Method I having to upload the .pub file would be cumbersome for it may tax
the allowable upload quota the ISP may limit and a time consumer.

Don

 

[Eric James]

If, like David though, you haven't got a clue what Sharepoint is or what
it's used for, a bit of cursory background research might save a lot of
wasted time. On the other hand, if you or your employer happen to have
already spent the $40,000+ required to set up an internet-facing Sharepoint
site (or even a mere $4500+ for a private intranet version), it seems a
little odd that you'd be coming here asking for advice on using Publisher.
For the totally uninitiated there's some info here:
http://www.cmswire.com/cms/web-cms/...t-management-licensing-was-botched-002284.php
which might help a little.
And yes, you can rent hosted Sharepoint solutions for much less, but it
really isn't the way to go for the purposes of setting up a web site.