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Frequently Asked Questions

What's new in the latest version?

Take a gander at the latest release notes.

Why are my FTP uploads (or downloads) slow?

If Coda is taking in excess of 30-60 seconds to transfer a very small file (but eventually succeeds), and you're sure nothing is wrong with your internet connection overall, you may need to adjust some settings. If your web hosting provider offers it, try using SFTP instead of FTP. This almost always solves this problem. If you're stuck with FTP, try toggling the "Passive Mode" setting in the Transfers tab of Coda's preferences to the opposite of its current state. If that still doesn't help, please contact our support address with a copy of your Coda transcript showing a slow transfer.

Can I work on more than one 'Site' at a time?

Yes, absolutely! Just choose File > New Window. You can open as many windows as you like, with as many sites as you like.

Single clicking files causes them to open! How do I work with files?

First, you can option click a file to select it without opening it. Second, you can always right click (or control click) on a file to open a contextual menu for that file. Finally, you can tell Coda to use double click to open files. Just open the Preferences, click Files, and choose Double Click.

Can I see my source code while editing CSS?

Absolutely. Open your CSS file, then click the "Split" button to the right of the tabs. Now click in one split, and select the CSS tool. Now you can see both at once!

Can I split the window vertically?

Sure. Hold the option key while clicking the split button to split in the opposite direction. Or, change the default direction in the General Preferences.

I'm having trouble activating Coda! It says I have no internet connection!

Do you run software such as Little Snitch, Norton, or some other type of firewall that would block outgoing internet connections? If so, please disable it temporarily so Coda can talk to our activation server.

Where can I download an older version of Coda?

You can find older versions of Coda archived in the Panic Museum. Unless you have a specific need for an older version, please run the latest.

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