Load an Array from directory or db...

[jgraves13]

I am not sure how to pull data i.e.(images) from an image directory. I have a rotate function that I am currently using in my Body OnLoad tag. I want to make my life easier by just randomly grabing images instead of me having to type in what images display randomly.

I am also open to using a database to load the array if anyone would like to address that as well.

Thanks in advance.
JG

 

[BillyRayPreachersSon]

If you're using a DB then chances are you have server-side scripting available to you.

This being the case, you should ask in the forum for whatever server-side scripting you are using (JSP, PHP, CGI, etc) to determine how to read a list of files in a directory, and populate your array that way.

Hope this helps,
Dan



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[jgraves13]

So are you saying that JavaScript can not populate an array from a directory or database? I am looking for either method to populate my array.

I already have a a JavaScript that does an image flip every 30 seconds, I would like to just enhance it a little more. Any other thoughts?

 

[kaht]

So are you saying that JavaScript can not populate an array from a directory or database?

With ActiveX you can, but I feel dirty even mentioning it. You're really gonna be better off using a server side language.

-kaht

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[BillyRayPreachersSon]

So are you saying that JavaScript can not populate an array from a directory or database?

Well that depends, really.

If you're after a list of files on the server, then you'll have to do it using server-side scripting, as client-side JS will have no access to the server's directory structure.

If you're after a list of files on the user's PC, then you'd have to use JS, which would restrict you to using ActiveX in IE, or some Java File IO in Fx (and any other supporting browser).

given you'd not said where you wanted the images from, I took a guess, and gave you what I thought to be the most appropriate answer.

Hope this helps,
Dan

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[jgraves13]

BillyRayPreachersSon and kaht,

Thank you both for you time and answers. I just thought it was possible to do it quick and dirty (so to speak). BillyRayPreachersSon you did give me the correct answer now that I look back at it and see what your saying. That just wasn't what I really wanted to hear at the moment... I am sorry if I came off the wrong way. I do appologize... I will look at PHP to solve my dilemma...

Thank you,
JG