Overview
The Media Section contains the Use Shared Libraries property.
Properties
Use Shared Libraries
The Use Shared Libraries checkbox determines whether the generated site will use shared JavaScript libraries in place of libraries stored in the Output (-o) folder.
If Use Shared Libraries is checked, the generated site will use JavaScript libraries that are stored on a high-speed, high-availability content distribution network provided by Google for frequently used JavaScript libraries such as the jQuery library used by GedSite. Using shared libraries will reduce the load on the server where you host your site and will help your pages load as quickly as possible.
If you do not have an active Internet connection when browsing a local copy of your site on your own PC, you should uncheck the Use Shared Libraries checkbox. However, when you build a version of the site that you intend to upload to a web hosting service, Use Shared Libraries should be checked.
| Scenario | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Making a site that will be uploaded to a web server | Checked |
| Making a site that will be distributed via removable media | Unchecked |
| Making a site for use on your PC and you have an active Internet connection | Checked |
| Making a site for use on your PC and you do not have an active Internet connection | Unchecked |