It can make some things easier. For instance, the webroot map will allow you to locate files relative to the root, making it easier to use modular code from different directories. You can also set up mappings to store design elements, so if you ever want to change design you can change the design of the site instantly by just changing the mapping to point to a different folder. There are some times where a mapping is an extremely good idea, like when you have two sites on the same server and there is a different webroot for each site but there are elements from one site in the other. A mapping will allow you to easily access elements of the other site. Of course, if you set up your application to require a mapping, there is a slight portability issue. If you move the application to another server, you need to set up the mapping on the other server.
At 12:11 PM 1/9/02 -0600, you wrote: >Whether or not you wish to use mappings in your application. You'd use them >in CFInclude and CFModule > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "James Taavon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "CF-Talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 11:53 AM >Subject: CF Mappings > > > > What is the determining factor whether you need a Mapping for your > > application or not? Is it necessary for the app to work? > > > > James > > > ______________________________________________________________________ Why Share? Dedicated Win 2000 Server · PIII 800 / 256 MB RAM / 40 GB HD / 20 GB MO/XFER Instant Activation · $99/Month · Free Setup http://www.pennyhost.com/redirect.cfm?adcode=coldfusionc FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
