Need Beta Testers for a PHP App

[rhosk]

I'm predicting this to be a pretty long thread, if I get a few to play...

I've come across a powerful php script that allows uploading/downloading of files and I've been playing around with it for a couple of months now. If you'd like to learn or enhance your php skills, this is a perfect application to mess around with. ((No, I'm not an expert php'er))

I have it set up at a test site right now and I need about 5 Beta testers to put it to work for me. The basic premise of this test is to see if it's cross platform compatible, among other things. I've also made a basic "shell" application with AMS that logs you in automatically (definitely not perfected yet).

I've, so far, incorporated, not only, PHP, but Flash, xml, FlipAlbum software (a pretty neat xml encoded viewer) and a little JavaScript. A bit more detail...

1. Upload images (there's a lot more to this script, but this is what I'm using for now)
2. View your images in a FlipAlbum Viewer
3. Option to send the link via email to others

Currently, I'm making a few Flash Enhanced options to view these uploaded images. Still lots to do, but in the meantime, would like a few testers. I figure if anyone's interested, then we can swap ideas in this thread. IOW, you may want to try this script yourself and put it to work for your own use. The entire script is totally free!! No strings attached!

A demo of the script is here -
Transfer Manager

And my test site is here -
Beta Test Site

Simply register with the username that you use here (so I basically know who you are ) and I'll send you an activation code. Also, for verification purposes, post a little note here so I know it's not an imposter merely using a/your username. Thanks everyone!

[rhosk]

These will be some sample outputs I'm working on. Any one of these can be incorporated into a FlipAlbum. For the actual FlipAlbum links, you'll be asked to download a Viewer (@2.5MB). But, you only need to do this once. If you don't care for it, you can merely uninstall it.

This Album is dynamically created at runtime w/PHP. This is a "Fake User" test from the application site (actual uploads I used in the interface).
A Basic FlipAlbum

This is a simple zoom feature built from an image array. Click and hold to zoom the image. Click again to zoom out. Turn the page in the upper portion of the page.
Zoom Image 1


The following link, when this script runs the first time, actually reads a folder of images, retrieves all the file names, creates an array xml, builds the thumbnails automatically, then Flash reads the xml and renders. This is also the Fake User testing interface.
A Gallery

Press F11 for a full screen effect for this one. Broadband recommended as these are hi-rez images.
Zoom Image 2

And finally, the Help File that I will make at the site (the famous "Dynamic Pageflip Script" talked about earlier in General Discussion) can easily be used to create a PHP output as well.

[Intrigued]

Looks interesting!

Ron, heads up on your download page.

Sample 1-4 are all 'broken link' status.

http://rphmedia.net/13101.html (scroll down)

Sincerely,

[rhosk]

Intrigued,

What links are you speaking of? The Beta Test has nothing to do with my website. If the links above were broken, it may have been a transient server problem. Can you try again?

OK, I see now, the sample files at my download section. Thanks for that - wasn't aware. But, my website really has nothing to do with this new project. Did the links in the above post work OK? Appreciate the heads up!!

[Intrigued]

Originally Posted by rhosk

Intrigued,

What links are you speaking of? The Beta Test has nothing to do with my website. If the links above were broken, it may have been a transient server problem. Can you try again?

OK, I see now, the sample files at my download section. Thanks for that - wasn't aware. But, my website really has nothing to do with this new project. Did the links in the above post work OK? Appreciate the heads up!!

No problem.

I downloaded the PHP application and plan on taking a look at it in the next few days.

Those other links I was able to navigate to successfully.

Sincerely,

[longedge]

Ron,

That all seems to work quite well but -

- have you used phpATM just as an uploader? or
- does it offer a file viewer as seen when you log in to your 'account' or did you have to build that yourself?
- did you have any problems installing the phpATM scripts. They aren't plain text files (had to load them into MSWord to make legible) so I wondered if this causes a problem?

and -
- have you used FlipAlbum to create the albums? If so which version if it's the $19.95 one, I'll get it. Presumably just a ready made flash app with facilities for adding content? Is it easy to use?
- did you have to host them on FlipViewer.com for online distribution? If so is there a charge?

[rhosk]

- have you used phpATM just as an uploader? or
- does it offer a file viewer as seen when you log in to your 'account' or did you have to build that yourself?
The "File Viewer" scripts come with the package. I think I modified a couple of them and I'll probably modify them further to different formats (color, text, etc...). Just about any kind of file viewer is available, including zip, swf's and even html. They're working on a few more. Currently, images only are what I'm gearing towards although many formats can be uploaded and viewed/played in the viewer - even mp3's with the help of Flash. The original script allows upload, download, file move/delete, Create Directories, emailing, viewing and tracking. I've modified it a bit to prevent some of these tasks.

- did you have any problems installing the phpATM scripts. They aren't plain text files (had to load them into MSWord to make legible) so I wondered if this causes a problem?
The way I got around this was to open them in simple WordPad, do a quick save - now it's formatted to read easy in Notepad or editor of choice. Crimson Editor is nice free program. Gives you format coloring, making it easier to read/follow. I'll admit installing the script isn't hands-down easy, but I can figure out all the functions/formats needed.

and

- have you used FlipAlbum to create the albums? If so which version if it's the $19.95 one, I'll get it. Presumably just a ready made flash app with facilities for adding content? Is it easy to use?
The Particular FlipAlbum that's created at the site is all code, no Software needed (no corellation with Flash at all). It's basically xml generated (after a PHP parse) and the FlipViewer is downloaded "once" from their site and this software is totally free. Gives them free advertising so-to-speak for their other programs.
- did you have to host them on FlipViewer.com for online distribution? If so is there a charge?
No charge whatsoever as stated above. The images, uploads and the entire scripting is done at this test site.

[rhosk]

Yet another output I'm working on. This is similar to the "Gallery" link above in that it reads the folder of images at script run and creates the xml structure auto; Flash then reads it and renders. ie, Change the images - The slide show changes as well on the fly.

longedge, if you want to see yours, let me know (I won't post it here unless you don't have a problem with it). I'll be adding the links as an option to the interface soon.


Flash SlideShow

There'll be more controls and features added to this as time goes on.

[Intrigued]

That's pretty nice Ron!

I hope I get a few minutes today to check out your offerings. My wife has me running around again. (grin)

Thank you for sharing all of these links, ideas, etc.

Sincerely,

[longedge]

Originally Posted by rhosk

(snip)longedge, if you want to see yours, let me know (I won't post it here unless you don't have a problem with it). I'll be adding the links as an option to the interface soon(snip)

Fine by me Ron - like I said, just not enough hours in the day at the moment

[rhosk]

Here ya' go.....

longedges Beta Link SlideShow

[longedge]

Originally Posted by rhosk

Here ya' go.....

longedges Beta Link SlideShow

That's workin' great Ron -- updating on the fly and showing extra pictures I've just added...
George

( The forum email notification isn't working by the way ....)

[rhosk]

OK, little update here. This is the same Flash SlideShow from the earlier post, but this has a a bit more control. It's not perfected yet (3 days of coding! - basically combining 4 scripts). To the registrars (thanks), this will be an output/email option link soon. Corey may recognize the riff in the BG (if he reads this) - I think it goes quite well. I plan on adding captions (still "on the fly") and anything else you all may suggest. Any and ALL feedback is appreciated.

Flash Slide Show

[Corey]

Very slick!! Works perfectly on my end.

Corey Milner
Creative Director, Indigo Rose Software

[Intrigued]

Originally Posted by rhosk

OK, little update here. This is the same Flash SlideShow from the earlier post, but this has a a bit more control. It's not perfected yet (3 days of coding! - basically combining 4 scripts). To the registrars (thanks), this will be an output/email option link soon. Corey may recognize the riff in the BG (if he reads this) - I think it goes quite well. I plan on adding captions (still "on the fly") and anything else you all may suggest. Any and ALL feedback is appreciated.

Flash Slide Show

Pretty neat!

I noticed when you click on the Manual Control button and use the PREV and NEXT buttons... that not always will the correct picture show.

Normal action?

Also, is 0/32 in the lower right suppose to continue on when you are manually controlling the images? As in, that is just a download meter of sorts?

But, that is pretty cool and Corey's tune seems to fit nicely in with the theme!

Sincerely,