Converting Frames to No-frames easily

Easiest way to go from Framed to NON

[floridadesigns]

I have a client who has a site which is all in frames. Has about 100-150 pages.

(Two frames: 1. Left aligned naviagation bar (static) ; 2. The main frame which displays content)

I just want to know what the fastest method of converting the entire site over to a non-frames version. (while keeping the same basic appearance).

(I'm using Dreamweaver MX most of the time, so if you have any tips for doing this using dreamweaver.. that'd be great!)

Any input you can give me would be much appreciated!

Thanks! :)

[pageoneresults]

There are many ways you can go about this. From my viewpoint, I'd set up an include for each of the main static elements; top nav, left nav (or right nav or both), footer.

If you have a robust find and replace routine, you could run through those pages and add the includes where applicable.

Basically that is it. You'll bust out of the main frameset and now have individual pages using includes. Unfortunately, that fixed look of the frameset will not be there and it will all depend on the users browser and connection speed as to how the pages react (normal surfing experience).

[tedster]

I've been toying with the idea of creating a frames-like navigation div which uses position:fixed -- that means it *should* stay in the same screen position as the page is scrolled.

In reality, browser support for fixed position is just recently arriving, so for many users, the navigation would still scroll away. But, as people upgrade, the site would be ready for them.