does anyone know XML and how to create flat xml data files. where all the search data is in a .xml file on the system. I want to create a product database of about 40-60 items that will be called up via a drop-down box.
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not sure what you mean. xml is a markup language, you can layout structure however you want, but i wouldn't use it for storing data.
Code:<xml>this is as flat as it goes</xml>
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hey you got a nice site in your sig manno!
do you mind if I ask you what script you are using for it?Comment
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It's easier to do with a mysql databaseOriginally posted by acctman
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holograph: i wanted to do something like this in a products.xml
<prodname>Ipods</prodname>
<desc>20gig ipod</desc>
<url>http://www.url.com</url>
<prodname>PSP</prodname>
<desc>Sony PSP</desc>
<url>http://www.urlpsp.com</url>
then i want to use a FORM with a drop down box [ prodnames ] and when the user selects from the drop down box it the url for the product will load on the main page.
graphicspimp: i'm using k-rate http://www.turn-k.net/ its a pretty good script but the creator just disappeared back in april. i got a coder that pretty much helped me tweak the script a lot adding features and removing stuff. its a good script to mess with though.Comment
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by the way, the reason why i wanted to use a .xml is cause i'm only going to have like 40 or so products and i'm trying to cut back on the mysql connections when its not really neededComment
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bump for the morning crew... anyone know xml and have an exampleComment
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You CAN write code to build the xml file based on the DB data and use the built-in PHP XML parser to create the drop down from the xml file, though I can't imagine why you'd want to...
Are you looking for free code here or what?Comment
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Creating XML files JUST so you can cut down on mysql connections is pointless. Unless you know what you are doing, you will probably make things worse. icq: 33375924 if you want to discuss other possible solutions to your mysql connection problem.Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000
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