Post by: Dave Klein on 28 March 2003, 08:48:37
just do a PHP script as a counter (as suggested to me by one of the two otherwise unhelpful
people at my webhost).
And lo and behold, it seems to have worked--sort of. I now have an image file where the counter
should be (good), but it stays at the number "1" (bad). In other words, the PHP script isn't
incrementing the hit counter at all. In fact, the script calls for an initial number, which I've set to
1,024, but the webpage still shows "1".
Anyone out there remotely familiar with PHP want to have a quick look at the source code on
http://www.apfa.ca and tell me where it's fouled up? It's a small script.
Thanks to anyone who can help!!!!
Cheers,
Dave
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 10:05:07
But as the php code is executed before the server send the page
and translated in html code there is no way we can see the source
so perhaps you can post it here.
Dan
Post by: Dave Klein on 28 March 2003, 10:44:42
here....there are some smileys where there should be a ")" followed by a ";"....just substitute it
mentally in your head ;)
If there's anything else you need to know to figure this out, please tell me....
Thanks!!!!!!!!
Dave
Welcome to the Alberta Parenting for the Future Association!
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You are visitor number #Abax Hit Counter v1.0, Copyright 2001 By Nathan Dickman, visit http://www.NathanDickman.com/ #This script may be freely distributed providing all copyright headers are kept intact //Abax Hit Counter configuration// $datafile="http://www.apfa.ca/cgi-bin/apfa.dat"; //filename for counter datafile $counterstyle = "image"; //enter text for text,image for images, or invisible for none $textcountlength = 4; //length of counter in digits if using text option $font = "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"; //font face style if using text counter $fontsize = "2"; //font size if using text counter $fontcolour = "#999999"; //font colour use html colour codes $imagedirectory = "http://www.apfa.ca/cgi-bin/images/"; //directory or http location to images NOTE: use trailing slash $imagesext = ".gif"; //file extension for images e.g. .gif .jpg .png $initialvalue = 1024; //MAIN CODE// if (!file_exists($datafile)) { $file = fopen($datafile,"w+"); fwrite ($file,$initialvalue); fclose ($file); } else { $file = fopen($datafile,"r+"); $hitcount = fread($file,filesize($datafile)); fclose ($file); }; $hitcount++; $file = fopen($datafile,"w+") ; fwrite ($file,$hitcount); if ($counterstyle != "invisible") { if ($counterstyle == "text") { echo "" .sprintf("%0"."$textcountlength"."d",$hitcount).""; } else { $longstr = strlen($hitcount); for ($x=0; $x < $longstr; $x++) { $image = substr($hitcount,$x,1); echo " } } } ?>
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Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:13:19
$datafile="http://www.apfa.ca/cgi-bin/apfa.dat"; //filename for counter datafile
with:
$datafile="apfa.dat"; //filename for counter datafile
I suggest you use the text version while it's faster to load and don't forget:
-this version will count all hit not only unique visitor (ie: if you refresh the page 5 time it count 5 hit)
-no count will be made if the counter is not on the page that visitor view
(ie: if you have the counter on the start page and the visitor have a direct link to your menu page
no count will be made)
-if you put this counter on each page ONE visitor may give you 1-25 hit
if it work I can give you my counter (unique visitor, visitor this day, month , years, online, customizable about what value you want to display, (I can do that for you))(and it's really simple to install. (you just need to put a small code on every page)
))) <- just to close all the parenthesis opened (programmer's mania :)
Dan
Post by: Dave Klein on 28 March 2003, 11:15:34
part of the apfa.dat path! :0
Dave
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:23:27
server's configuration
mhhhhh ? let me think....
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:25:03
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:37:03
this is logical , if not, everyone would be able to modify cgi program
(imagine the hole in the security)
1- create a directory "counter" in your root
2- move the counter.php in this directory and the whole images's directory also
3- modify the script line:
$imagedirectory = "http://www.apfa.ca/cgi-bin/images/"; //directory or http location to images
with
$imagedirectory = "http://www.apfa.ca/counter/images/"; //directory or http location to
images
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 11:37:08
For what it's worth, the webhost guys said that the permissions on this (a Windows server) are
set to wide open--no restrictions. And it's strange that the "no permissions" error only comes
when I have the filename set to anything but the path + the dat file, as I had in the original php
file. Doesn't that indicate that the filename setting is correct, and something else is causing the
counter not to increment?
If you have a good counter script, sure, toss it this way (via email?) I feel crazy for spending this
much time (and this much of YOUR time) on a silly counter...surely there's got to be an easier way!
If you have one, I'm all ears.....
Dave
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:38:29
protection are perhaps wide open but I doubt this is the case about cgi-bin folder
this would be way too dangerous.
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 11:40:23
luck :( The cgi-bin directory was created by ME, of all people! This particular webhost seems to be
one where they just give you a /web/ directory and it's up to you to create all the directories you
need for things like CGI and such.
My offer to try out your simpler script still stands ;) All I need is a basic counter so that I can track
how many people visit the front page.
Thanks!
Dave
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:40:57
And the counter work fine on my side it's really a permission denied problem
try the tips given previously.
Dan
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 11:43:12
The counter works fine on your side? What do you mean? Are you saying that if you
click "Refresh" the counter advances? Mine's stuck on "1" no matter what.
I'm about ready to give up on this script, if you've got a better one I'll try that. And I have tried everything you've suggested in this post =D
Dave
Post Edited (03-28-03 11:43)
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:43:27
And we'll have a look about a more complex counter when we will be
able to make this one work (because we should test write permission else no counter
will ever work)
Dan
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:44:25
try previous tips
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 11:46:03
bin directory on this server to run CGI scripts, which you say you support?", his answer was, "Just
create it." And he said the permissions were wide open--no restrictions.
I think the permissions problems we're seeing were because the path was not a full path, so it
didn't know where to write...at least that's my amateur opinion? :)
I can email you the password and login if you want to have a look....
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:46:21
(mean I run a local server on my computer)
So it's really a permission problem
(and no counter will work without permission)
Again try previous tips it should work :)
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:48:23
(I use another tips to update my page from here)
cgi-bin are ALWAYS dedicated for cgi script and they are usually
recognised by the server and permission are denied automatically
for client writing.
tryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy the previous tips :) :) :) :)
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 11:50:22
It's not working.
I renamed the cgi-bin directory to counter, and here are the permissions on that directory as I look
at it in my FTP client:
-rwxrw-rw-
Does that mean anything to you, O php guru? :)
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:51:17
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 11:51:47
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 11:52:24
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 11:54:57
open (RWX for everybody!) but it didn't work. Of course. It's a LOSEdows server.
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:55:35
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 11:56:49
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 11:56:58
is still at "1".
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 11:57:27
#Abax Hit Counter v1.0, Copyright 2001 By Nathan Dickman, visit http://www.NathanDickman.com/
#This script may be freely distributed providing all copyright headers are kept intact
//Abax Hit Counter configuration//
$datafile="http://www.apfa.ca/counter/apfa.dat"; //filename for counter datafile
$counterstyle = "image"; //enter text for text,image for images, or invisible for none
$textcountlength = 4; //length of counter in digits if using text option
$font = "Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"; //font face style if using text counter
$fontsize = "2"; //font size if using text counter
$fontcolour = "#999999"; //font colour use html colour codes
$imagedirectory = "http://www.apfa.ca/counter/images/"; //directory or http location to images
NOTE: use trailing slash
$imagesext = ".gif"; //file extension for images e.g. .gif .jpg .png
$initialvalue = 1024;
//MAIN CODE//
if (!file_exists($datafile)) {
$file = fopen($datafile,"w+");
fwrite ($file,$initialvalue);
fclose ($file);
}
else {
$file = fopen($datafile,"r+");
$hitcount = fread($file,filesize($datafile));
fclose ($file);
};
$hitcount++;
$file = fopen($datafile,"w+");
fwrite ($file,$hitcount);
if ($counterstyle != "invisible") {
if ($counterstyle == "text") {
echo ""
.sprintf("%0"."$textcountlength"."d",$hitcount)."";
}
else {
$longstr = strlen($hitcount);
for ($x=0; $x < $longstr; $x++) {
$image = substr($hitcount,$x,1);
echo "
}
}
}
?>
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 11:58:16
starting out at 1024. But it's not.
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 12:00:23
$datafile="http://www.apfa.ca/counter/apfa.dat"; //filename for counter datafile
with
$datafile="apfa.dat"; //filename for counter datafile
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 12:01:03
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 12:01:57
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 12:07:17
$datafile="counter\/apfa.dat"; //filename for counter datafile
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 12:08:03
(no ?)
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 12:09:16
OK, I'll try it *scratching head doubtfully*....but I dno't think it'll work........
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 12:10:07
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 12:10:12
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 12:11:05
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 12:12:01
What the hell??????????????
I've never seen the slashes mixed like that for ANYTHING!!!!!!!
And not to nitpick...but it's STILL not working right....the initialvalue variable seems to have NO
effect....
But I'm NOT COMPLAINING!!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 12:12:08
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 12:14:21
a small bug but that's not a big problem
edit manually the abfa.dat file with notepad
and replace the ** value with 1024
(or click on your page 1024 time :) )
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 12:14:30
I am not worthy to be in your presence, sir!!!!! You are a god. How the hell you figured that out,
I'll never know...and I'm GOOD with computers....
It's 4:15am here, and I'm totally out of it....I will just thank you ONE more time (THANK YOU!) and
now I'm going to go to bed and celebrate by dreaming of web counters all night ;)
THanks again Dan! As we used to say in New York City, "You da MAN!"
Dave
p.s. does this mean the 600-post thread limit will remain unchallenged? ;)
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 12:15:28
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 12:16:14
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 12:16:35
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 12:17:17
(no headeach don't worry)
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 12:17:38
look right. It looks like it should be broken, and yet it's not. Why this is, I cannot say *shaking
head in wonderment*
Post by: canadave on 28 March 2003, 12:18:02
Dave
Post by: DanSteph on 28 March 2003, 12:27:27
Now you just need to count sheep to have a nice sleep
1 sheep
2 sheep
3 sheep
4.. :zzz: