Im searching for one too, since a client has asked for one! But I know nothing about database and also looking for an easy one.
So I have posted this thread to keep an eye on it?
the back end is php/mysql so it's not exactly flat text file. If it's any consolation, building a flash guestbook with database integration is just as easy as using flat files (assuming you have the database software installed). If you like it, I can post the source files..
Ye could you send me the PHP one long as its easy to understand , not like tyhe last one!!
Im with f2s.com but havent figure out how to get my site up with ftp yet. but it has PHP support instaled. So that would be great if you could send that on. [email protected]
I thought it was possible to use just php without the database for a guestbook. Because all your looking to do is add a few lines such as name, e-mail, etc etc to a text file. Which PHP can do. Then you can have flash read the php file that has all the entries on. But I would recommend a database but I know it's possible without one.
Only thing is I'm still studying PHP so I can't help ya much here. But there is quite a few talent php programmers on this fourm.
It's possible to do it with a flat textfile, but if two instances of the php script try to write to the same text file at the same time, you will probably get an error. MySql has built in mechanisms to deal with this. It's also much faster than manipulating text files (although you probably wouldn't notice with a small guestbook). It's not difficult to make create a database for your entries and it's easy to administrate or extend in the future.
Well, after opening the thread, thisis the first time I actually read all the posts...
Bobajobrob - your guestbook is great!!! Although it kept asking me to enter all fields when I did...
But there is a very very big point in the flat file way, you don't have to have any database built, no other installations, can be on every site that allows a CGI-BIN
That's why I called the thread with the word simple...
I do know how to use Access and ASP, but sometimes it's just easier to put up a flat file system...
I have a drawing fla programmed, creating xml files across php and saves:
[draving]
the color, stroke, alpha, and coordinates of dots that user drew,
[text
user's name, his message,
each of message has different xml files according to order from 0001 to ....
variables that will be loaded to xml across php is ready
all I need is
2 php programs
first creates xml files to a directory in web page
second calls the xml files from the same directory for user to see other's draw
looking for the php for a long time!!
I will drive crazy unless I find
everything is ready and here is an attacment that shows the xml with variables' name only need is two php
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