ATTN PROGRAMMERS: I need a simple program. Who can do this? - GoFuckYourself.com

XSAXS · 12-09-2004, 08:23 PM

I have searched for similar scripts, but haven't had any success in finding one. If anyone knows of one that will do what I'm asking...please let me know, and it will save a lot of time.

As far as price goes, I don't know what to expect, so I'm open to ALL bids. Please post here or PM me with comments/questions.

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This program will be designed to mass produce webpages containing an iFrame. Something like this illustration:

In this example, the header and footer are served from my website and the iframe in the center is pulled from a different website someplace else on the web.

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Here's a mock-up of what I'm looking for:

The features are as follows:

(1) Directory - This is where we define the output directory. The user should be able to browse his harddrive to locate an existing directory or type one in and have it created automatically when the script is run.

(2) Subdirectory - This directory will be created as a subfolder of anything listed in the Directory field. If no subdirectory is listed, none will be created.

(3) Filename - Here we define the name of the first webpage that will be generated. The filename needs to have the following syntax:

filename_01.php

The program will use this filename as a guide to name all of the pages it creates. So that the second page will be "filename_02.php", the third will be "filename_03.php" and so on. The number of pages that the program generates is based on the number of URLS listed in the "URLs" field below.

If the program encounters a file that already exists with the same name it is trying to create, it should automatically overwrite the older one with the new one.

(4) Template - This is the template file that the program will use to generate the pages. It will be a basic html document that contains special <%tags%> designed to tell the script where to place the information defined below.

(5) Directory 404 - This is where we define the index.html or index.php file that should be automatically copied into all directories that the program creates or writes to. This is a security measure. Since the program is generating pages named "filename_01.php", "filename_02.php", etc... there still needs to be an index file for that directory, so that surfers can't view the directory tree.

(6) Title - This is the where we input the title of the pages we are about to create. This field will be inserted into the generated pages anytime the program encounters the special <%TITLE&> tag inside the template file defined above. So when the program runs, it will automatically substitute the Title text for the <%TITLE%> tag in all the pages that it generates.

(7) Meta Info - This works exactly the same way as the Title field does, except the special tag in this instance should be <%METAINFO%>. Whatever data is inserted in this field will automatically be substituted for the <%METAINFO%> tag.

(8) Custom 1 - Same as the Title field, except the special tag should be <%CUSTOM1%>.

(9) Custom 2 - Same as the Title field, except the special tag should be <%CUSTOM2%>.

(10) URLs - Same idea as the Title field, but with one major difference... Everytime the program encounters the <%URL%> tag within the template, it should substitute ONLY ONE URL from the field...not all of them.

So...if there are 52 URLS listed in this field, each URL should be used only one time, and given its own webpage. In otherwords, if there are 52 URLS, then the program should create 52 different pages ("filename_01.php" thru "filename_52.php").

(11) Save - Clicking this button will open the Windows 'Save As' window and provide a way to store the current settings for later use.

(12) Go - Once the settings are all set, clicking the GO button will run the program. First, all directories and subdirectories will be created. Second, the Directory 404 page will be copied to all directories. Third, the template will be retrieved, parsed, and the field values will be substituted for the special tags contained within the template. Forth, each new page will be named according to the Filename variable and saved in the Directory/Subdirectory defined above. Finally, the program will display a message confirming that the task is done.

Here's an example of the template I might use:

Code:

<html>
<head>
<title><%TITLE%></title>
<%METAINFO%>
</head>
<body>

<?php 
include('header.php'); 
?>

<iframe src="<%URL%>" width=100% marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="yes"><%CUSTOM1%><%CUSTOM2%></iframe>

<?php 
include('footer.php'); 
?>

</body>
</html>

I hope this isn't too confusing. It really is a simple script. In fact, I'll bet there's already a program out there that will do this, but I haven't been able to find one. Please respond with any and all thoughts/bids/tips etc.

Thank you.

budz · 12-09-2004, 08:40 PM

what OS are you on?

I can do it easily with VB6 for winxp for about 75$ paypal.

AIM = Ben Hur

XSAXS · 12-09-2004, 08:50 PM

Duh. Sorry I forgot to mention OS. I am using XP.

Thank you for your reply.
$75 seems fair.
What kind of turn-around time should I expect?

budz · 12-09-2004, 08:53 PM

did a quick iface already

shouldnt take long hour or so tops, I can get back to working on it @ 12:15 est

if interested send half as deposit to [email protected]

thx

budz · 12-09-2004, 09:18 PM

ignore the commondialog (lil square)

by the url's thats not visible at runtime

ok I'll bb @ 12:15

budz · 12-09-2004, 10:15 PM

I'm back..

whenever I hear from you I can finish working on this.

budz · 12-09-2004, 10:34 PM

I take it you don't need this done anymore?

XSAXS · 12-09-2004, 10:37 PM

Sorry for the delay. I missed your replies. Sending you a $40 PayPal right now! Thanks man!

XSAXS · 12-09-2004, 10:45 PM

You have PayPal and email.

budz · 12-09-2004, 10:49 PM

sorry it took so long for this reply, I was eating some cookie dough ben & jerry's figured you weren't going to post

I'm getting back to work on it right now.

received your e-mail also.

budz · 12-10-2004, 12:11 AM

sent you an email awhile ago with a question.

Other than that it's almost done, I'm sure you'll be pleased.

OzMan · 12-10-2004, 12:40 AM

This is going waaay too smoothly. Every frickin' coder I use takes three times as long as they estimate and/or doesn't finish it.

Dynamix · 12-10-2004, 01:01 AM

VB programming is smooth sailin.

XSAXS · 12-10-2004, 01:01 AM

budz...

You have mail.

Dynamix · 12-10-2004, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dynamix
VB programming is smooth sailin.

Especially something this easy lol

fuzebox · 12-10-2004, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by OzMan
This is going waaay too smoothly. Every frickin' coder I use takes three times as long as they estimate

It's a dirty job but someone has to do it

budz · 12-10-2004, 01:49 AM

any problems let me know, I'll be around

budz · 12-10-2004, 06:40 AM

ah, no problems

all's good in the hood

XSAXS · 12-10-2004, 05:53 PM

For anyone following this post...Budz has completed it and he did an awesome job. He was honest, responsive to all my requests, and fast. The program works great!

I hold him in the highest regard. Thanks Budz!

Violetta · 12-10-2004, 06:34 PM

Is this what u mean?

trogdor · 12-10-2004, 07:05 PM

hey budz can I reach u at the email u listed? i might have a simple job for u as well

pornpf69 · 12-10-2004, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rockatansky
Is this what u mean?

this is just perfect!

budz · 12-10-2004, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by trogdor
hey budz can I reach u at the email u listed? i might have a simple job for u as well

Be my guest.

& lmfao @ the tree picture.

OzMan · 12-10-2004, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rockatansky
Is this what u mean?

I fucking love that one. That's going on the wall

12-09-2004, 08:23 PM	#1
XSAXS Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 652	ATTN PROGRAMMERS: I need a simple program. Who can do this? I have searched for similar scripts, but haven't had any success in finding one. If anyone knows of one that will do what I'm asking...please let me know, and it will save a lot of time. As far as price goes, I don't know what to expect, so I'm open to ALL bids. Please post here or PM me with comments/questions. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= This program will be designed to mass produce webpages containing an iFrame. Something like this illustration: In this example, the header and footer are served from my website and the iframe in the center is pulled from a different website someplace else on the web. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Here's a mock-up of what I'm looking for: The features are as follows: (1) Directory - This is where we define the output directory. The user should be able to browse his harddrive to locate an existing directory or type one in and have it created automatically when the script is run. (2) Subdirectory - This directory will be created as a subfolder of anything listed in the Directory field. If no subdirectory is listed, none will be created. (3) Filename - Here we define the name of the first webpage that will be generated. The filename needs to have the following syntax: filename_01.php The program will use this filename as a guide to name all of the pages it creates. So that the second page will be "filename_02.php", the third will be "filename_03.php" and so on. The number of pages that the program generates is based on the number of URLS listed in the "URLs" field below. If the program encounters a file that already exists with the same name it is trying to create, it should automatically overwrite the older one with the new one. (4) Template - This is the template file that the program will use to generate the pages. It will be a basic html document that contains special <%tags%> designed to tell the script where to place the information defined below. (5) Directory 404 - This is where we define the index.html or index.php file that should be automatically copied into all directories that the program creates or writes to. This is a security measure. Since the program is generating pages named "filename_01.php", "filename_02.php", etc... there still needs to be an index file for that directory, so that surfers can't view the directory tree. (6) Title - This is the where we input the title of the pages we are about to create. This field will be inserted into the generated pages anytime the program encounters the special <%TITLE&> tag inside the template file defined above. So when the program runs, it will automatically substitute the Title text for the <%TITLE%> tag in all the pages that it generates. (7) Meta Info - This works exactly the same way as the Title field does, except the special tag in this instance should be <%METAINFO%>. Whatever data is inserted in this field will automatically be substituted for the <%METAINFO%> tag. (8) Custom 1 - Same as the Title field, except the special tag should be <%CUSTOM1%>. (9) Custom 2 - Same as the Title field, except the special tag should be <%CUSTOM2%>. (10) URLs - Same idea as the Title field, but with one major difference... Everytime the program encounters the <%URL%> tag within the template, it should substitute ONLY ONE URL from the field...not all of them. So...if there are 52 URLS listed in this field, each URL should be used only one time, and given its own webpage. In otherwords, if there are 52 URLS, then the program should create 52 different pages ("filename_01.php" thru "filename_52.php"). (11) Save - Clicking this button will open the Windows 'Save As' window and provide a way to store the current settings for later use. (12) Go - Once the settings are all set, clicking the GO button will run the program. First, all directories and subdirectories will be created. Second, the Directory 404 page will be copied to all directories. Third, the template will be retrieved, parsed, and the field values will be substituted for the special tags contained within the template. Forth, each new page will be named according to the Filename variable and saved in the Directory/Subdirectory defined above. Finally, the program will display a message confirming that the task is done. Here's an example of the template I might use: Code: <html> <head> <title><%TITLE%></title> <%METAINFO%> </head> <body> <?php include('header.php'); ?> <iframe src="<%URL%>" width=100% marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="yes"><%CUSTOM1%><%CUSTOM2%></iframe> <?php include('footer.php'); ?> </body> </html> I hope this isn't too confusing. It really is a simple script. In fact, I'll bet there's already a program out there that will do this, but I haven't been able to find one. Please respond with any and all thoughts/bids/tips etc. Thank you.

12-09-2004, 08:40 PM	#2
budz Disruptive Innovator Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vegas Posts: 4,230	what OS are you on? I can do it easily with VB6 for winxp for about 75$ paypal. AIM = Ben Hur __________________ C:\Code\ C:\Code\Run\

12-09-2004, 08:53 PM	#4
budz Disruptive Innovator Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vegas Posts: 4,230	did a quick iface already shouldnt take long hour or so tops, I can get back to working on it @ 12:15 est if interested send half as deposit to [email protected] thx __________________ C:\Code\ C:\Code\Run\

12-09-2004, 09:18 PM	#5
budz Disruptive Innovator Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vegas Posts: 4,230	ignore the commondialog (lil square) by the url's thats not visible at runtime ok I'll bb @ 12:15 __________________ C:\Code\ C:\Code\Run\

12-09-2004, 10:15 PM	#6
budz Disruptive Innovator Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vegas Posts: 4,230	I'm back.. whenever I hear from you I can finish working on this. __________________ C:\Code\ C:\Code\Run\

12-09-2004, 08:50 PM	#3
XSAXS Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 652	Duh. Sorry I forgot to mention OS. I am using XP. Thank you for your reply. $75 seems fair. What kind of turn-around time should I expect?

12-09-2004, 10:34 PM	#7
budz Disruptive Innovator Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vegas Posts: 4,230	I take it you don't need this done anymore? __________________ C:\Code\ C:\Code\Run\

12-09-2004, 10:37 PM	#8
XSAXS Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 652	Sorry for the delay. I missed your replies. Sending you a $40 PayPal right now! Thanks man!

12-09-2004, 10:45 PM	#9
XSAXS Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 652	You have PayPal and email.

12-09-2004, 10:49 PM	#10
budz Disruptive Innovator Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vegas Posts: 4,230	sorry it took so long for this reply, I was eating some cookie dough ben & jerry's figured you weren't going to post I'm getting back to work on it right now. received your e-mail also. __________________ C:\Code\ C:\Code\Run\

12-10-2004, 12:11 AM	#11
budz Disruptive Innovator Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vegas Posts: 4,230	sent you an email awhile ago with a question. Other than that it's almost done, I'm sure you'll be pleased. __________________ C:\Code\ C:\Code\Run\

12-10-2004, 12:40 AM	#12
OzMan Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Begas Posts: 9,162	This is going waaay too smoothly. Every frickin' coder I use takes three times as long as they estimate and/or doesn't finish it.

12-10-2004, 01:01 AM	#13
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12-10-2004, 01:49 AM	#17
budz Disruptive Innovator Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vegas Posts: 4,230	any problems let me know, I'll be around __________________ C:\Code\ C:\Code\Run\ Last edited by budz; 12-10-2004 at 01:53 AM..

12-10-2004, 06:40 AM	#18
budz Disruptive Innovator Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vegas Posts: 4,230	ah, no problems all's good in the hood __________________ C:\Code\ C:\Code\Run\

12-10-2004, 05:53 PM	#19
XSAXS Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 652	For anyone following this post...Budz has completed it and he did an awesome job. He was honest, responsive to all my requests, and fast. The program works great! I hold him in the highest regard. Thanks Budz!

12-10-2004, 06:34 PM	#20
Violetta Affiliate Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 28,735	Is this what u mean? __________________ M&A Queen

12-10-2004, 07:05 PM	#21
trogdor Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 817	hey budz can I reach u at the email u listed? i might have a simple job for u as well