Dynamically create list of filenames off server 2

[adamr1001]

Hi,

I'd like to set up the following system, and was wondering what input you guys have as to the best way to go about this:


On load, _level0 checks the 'content' folder on the server and returns the total number of files (required to cycle through a gallery) - and if possible returns the exact filenames so each time the 'next' button is pressed, _level) knows what to load next. The idea is to make this completely dynamic so after I build the app., other designers can add SWFs to the 'content' folder and _level0 will always be able to cycle through them.

I suspect I will probably have to make a naming convention such as 1.swf, 2.swf, 3.swf, etc...

Any thoughts?
Thanks!

-Adam

 

[billwatson]

doesnt sound too difficult but you will need a server script (asp, php) to read the folder and return the filenames to flash. these could be loaded into a listbox or combobox and making a selection would then load the file.


that sort of what you mean.

 

[adamr1001]

Thanks for the response Bill,

...that is pretty much what I mean...

I'd like the script to grab the total number of files and the filenames. Then I suppose the script can call the main flash object and load the filenames into it as passed variables... i can take care of the scripting no problem - but how should i pass these variables into flash? (i.e. pass them one at a time, pass them from a text file, or pass them into an array of size that is defined by the script... hmm... interesting... )

 

[wangbar]

You'll need to pass them into Flash via LoadVars()/loadVariables as name/variable pairs:

&folder1=swfs&file1=file1.swf&folder2=...

etc.

 

[billwatson]

yip.....or send in as one string with the server script adding a special symbol then using split.

 

[billwatson]

here is one using php....searches a directory and returns the names of the files....dislayed in a textbox here but just as easy to put them in a combo or list box


if this will help you let me know and ill put up a copy for you to download.

http://billwatson.no-ip.info/public/findfiles.swf

 

[lumstar]

I have been keeping my eye on this thread as it is very interesting to me. That sample is great billwatson. Could you please post the source? It would be greatly appreciated. Here's a star for you!

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[billwatson]

here you go...its very basic...open to a lot of adaptation

http://billwatson.no-ip.info/public/searchDirectory.zip

 

[adamr1001]

i have decided to use XML!

its very versatile and works like a charm.

thanks a lot for your help Bill, i will keep the php example on hand for future reference... thanks!

 

[lumstar]

that's great! Thanks so much bill

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[NoviceFlashUser]

hi billwatson,

Do you think you can email me the .fla for the ability to list file names as the link above is not working. my email is mirage@singnet.com.sg

thanks
mirage

 

[billwatson]

you can download it here

http://billwatson.no-ip.info/public/tektips/dloads.html

database section

 

[NoviceFlashUser]

hi Bill,

I have downloaded yr application on listing filenames from a particular folder. However I can't get it to work. Is it becos I am using IIS and does not support PHP or are there any modifications I need to make. Please advise and thanks alot.

Also I am trying to create a streaming MP3 Player for Pocket PC platform but I could not make it to stream the MP3. Any idea to make it work ? or simply it cannot be done?

regards
mirage

 

[billwatson]

wont work without php....its the php file that reads the directory and passes the results to flash