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acctman · 11-23-2005, 10:35 PM

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.

Serge Litehead · 11-23-2005, 10:39 PM

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>

graphicspimp · 11-23-2005, 10:55 PM

hey you got a nice site in your sig manno!

do you mind if I ask you what script you are using for it?

Linguist · 11-23-2005, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acctman

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.

It's easier to do with a mysql database

acctman · 11-24-2005, 01:07 AM

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.

acctman · 11-24-2005, 01:10 AM

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 needed

acctman · 11-24-2005, 05:37 AM

bump for the morning crew... anyone know xml and have an example

broke · 11-24-2005, 07:29 AM

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?

woj · 11-24-2005, 09:38 AM

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.

11-23-2005, 10:35 PM	#1
acctman Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,840	XML data files... anyone know how to... 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.

11-23-2005, 10:39 PM	#2
Serge Litehead Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Behind the scenes Posts: 5,190	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> __________________ SilverCrocodile.com Adult web design since '05

11-24-2005, 07:29 AM	#8
broke Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Someplace Windy Posts: 4,501	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? __________________ Perfect Gonzo

11-24-2005, 09:38 AM	#9
woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	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 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager

11-23-2005, 10:55 PM	#3
graphicspimp Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: south central Posts: 60	hey you got a nice site in your sig manno! do you mind if I ask you what script you are using for it?

11-24-2005, 01:07 AM	#5
acctman Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,840	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.

11-24-2005, 01:10 AM	#6
acctman Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,840	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 needed

11-24-2005, 05:37 AM	#7
acctman Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,840	bump for the morning crew... anyone know xml and have an example