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File Testing, File Moving

Thursday 11/30/2006 5:26 PM

Two more things: a test for file types (useful if you're moving files other than JPEGs) and the code for moving files and updating the database, which you'll add to your posting/updating script later.

Important Files

Wednesday 11/15/2006 9:07 PM

First, here are the files we used on Friday--one, the sample form, and two, the basic PHP file for grabbing data from that form. Rename the .txt file to .php to enable it to function on your Web space.

Second, here is the database connection file we'll all use. This should be placed in your home directory but outside of your www folder. The file must be added with your username (your Purdue login) and your database password. You'll also need to rename it connect.php.

Third, here are some basic instructions for selecting and inserting and updating MySQL data with PHP. Resave them as .php and open in Dreamweaver so you can see the syntax highlighting. These two files are examples only; they are not functional.

Finally, I have clarified the description of Project 2 on our Projects Page. Check it out, particularly the Project Deliverables section.

Stuff for PHPMyAdmin Setup

Thursday 10/26/2006 9:50 AM

First, we're going to improve everyone's shell on expert.ics.purdue.edu by following these instructions.

Next, after creating a new folder to store PHPMyAdmin in, we'll use these instructions to password protect that folder using Apache to add an additional layer of protection over your PHPMyAdmin installation.

And of course, we'll need to download the latest version of PHPMyAdmin. Just save it to your Desktop for now.

Finally, here's the modified configuration file to fit with your Purdue Setup (right-click the link and choose Save As...). Eventually, we'll have to change the extension from .txt to .php; .txt just keeps anything handling the file from trying to use it.

Rollover Sample Code

Thursday 9/28/2006 3:31 PM

Color Tools

Wednesday 9/27/2006 8:51 PM

Worth checking out, esp. the first one:

URLs for Today's Critique

Tuesday 9/26/2006 2:04 PM

We'll definitely get to Eric and Karen, and Luke if there's time. For the critiques, there are only a few simple procedures and guidelines:

  • The project's creator will talk us through the project, focusing on what's there (and not what will/should be there)
  • The rest of us should have the site up on our individual screens for a different view
  • Everyone will be allowed to ask questions of the creator or give constructive comments

Font Slideshow

Monday 9/25/2006 9:14 PM

I'll show this on the projector Tuesday, but you should look at it at your screen, too. Use the right arrow key to move through it.

I've also created a sample of different screen fonts, run at different sizes. We'll talk about it today, and you can also use it as a reference.

Portfolio Examples

Thursday 9/21/2006 11:53 AM

Here's the list of portfolio examples submitted by people in our class:

PW Census Information

Thursday 8/31/2006 1:43 PM

Everyone: please fill out the RTF file found here, and email it to me as an attachment ASAP.

IE 7 In Near-Final Release

Thursday 8/24/2006 2:37 PM

We'll definitely be checking this thing out in the near future; read the news story about Internet Explorer 7 at MSNBC.com. You can also read about and download the Release Candidate 1 version at the Microsoft site for IE 7.