Amazon.co.uk Review
NetObjects Fusion is an easy-to-use Web authoring package aimed at those who want to get good results without having to learn the intricacies of HTML. More than just a page-design tool,
Fusion also handles site management and uploading to remote Web sites. But you should look elsewhere if you prefer to hand-roll your HTML or require the last word in advanced features. Fusion shows a Web site in one of several views. In Site view, it is shown as an organisation chart, where individual pages can be added, deleted or moved.
Fusion automatically generates link buttons. Page view is where users add text, graphics, tables, or more advanced objects such as Java applets or ActiveX controls. The beauty of
Fusion is that page layout works in the way users expect, with objects staying where they are put.
Fusion Styles allow a predefined design scheme to be applied to a site and, while the range is not huge, the quality is good. The Assets view shows resources such as images, multimedia or database files. Finally, Preview and Publish options let you test and upload your work. There is a range of settings to cope with the problem of browser compatibility. It is also possible to generate static pages from external data held in products such as
Access or
Excel. This product stores Web pages in its own database format, only generating HTML when the site is previewed or published. The weakness of this approach is that the HTML code cannot be edited directly, since any changes will be overwritten. There are ways around this, but to get the best out of
Fusion users should stick with its design tools. For fast, professional results,
Fusion is hard to beat. --
Tim Anderson
Manufacturer's Description
Everything you need to build, manage, and promote you Web site. Whether you're ready to launch your first Web site, or connect dynamically to databases, or add sophisticated features to an existing site, NetObjects
Fusion MX is the most complete, long-term solution for your small business. For the novice, intuitive wizards, professional templates, and hundreds of SiteStyles will get you up and running in minutes. Experienced users will find NetObjects
Fusion MX has the power, flexibility, and control they need to add sophisticated business functionality.
Using our unique integrated browser, in the new Services view, you can promote and grow your online business more effectively than ever before. From search engine submissions to site reporting, find the online tools you need to help you analyze traffic, interact with site visitors, and access a host of online services to help your business thrive. NetObjects Fusion MX - it's simply the most complete Web site building solution available.