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GeoTrail

First, happy new years guys Wink

Secondly, I need a VDS 5 compatible extension made for me.
Preferably written in C/C++ or Delphi.

All it needs to be able to do is to be able to download a single or multiple files from a server with http protocol.

Would be great if the developer could also add a simple progress dialog that could be turned on or off after my liking. I am willing to pay from $5 to $20 for such a job depending on the functions of the extension and the dll filesize (smaller IS better Wink

).

So if someone wants to make a few $, please contact me using MSNMessener at geotrail@msn.com, email to the same address or geotrail@tiscali.no or just leave a post here and I'll email you.

PGWARE · **Web Host** Joined: 29 Dec 2001 Posts: 1562

Hi GeoTrial,
There are currently a few internet dll's which allow for http downloads - vdsipp, vdstcpip, and Tommy's vdsdll pack. These dll's do not include a form that shows the download progress however this is quite easy to implement and the vdsipp's http example has this implemented. Having a built in form in the dll is somewhat restrictive in that you have to use what the programmer decided, this way you can customize the download form to your liking using VDS code.

I think SKIT? or CodeScript may have also posted an example using VDS 5 on how to natively use http with winsock. I'm not sure about this but I'm certain one of them messaged me about this awhile back.

GeoTrail · Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 2:26 am Post subject:

Thanks for your reply PGWARE.
The reason I want the ability to have the extension show a progress dialog is just to make it as simple and fast to use as possible.

I intend to use this in my future applications so I can quickly impliment an update feature.

FreezingFire · **Admin Team** Joined: 23 Jun 2002 Posts: 3508

I have some code to download files using WININET in case anybody wants
to see. Awaiting VDS 5 update for compatibility though. Smile

PGWARE · **Web Host** Joined: 29 Dec 2001 Posts: 1562

GeoTrail - if you are deploying this for the use of an 'auto-update' type feature for your software you will definately want to make sure the dll supports proxys. Some people sit behind a firewall or network which requires a proxy to http out.

marty · Professional Member Joined: 10 May 2001 Posts: 789

You probably seen it already, but you could look at my open source project, i.Update System. It has a progress bar when downloading a new update. Also it uses VDSIPP from PGWARE, the only thing you would have to implement is proxy support which is very important like PGWARE said. I think this open source project is an excellent start for what you want to do.

As a DLL maker myself I think you have to keep in mind that charging 20$ is not very much. Please keep in mind we have to code, debug, test and make a small doc also. Wink

i.Update System Open source project:
http://forum.vdsworld.com/viewtopic.php?t=1240

vdsalchemist · Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 2:55 pm Post subject:

Well he prob. could get Mac to do it for free. I don't think Mac charges for any of his work. Anyway I personally think it should not be that hard to make with the current DLL's that are out there like Prakash already mentioned...

Rubes_sw · Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 3:48 pm Post subject:

I would also pay $20 if the dll could

- calculate the average download speed
- calculate the total time taken to download

Can be used seemlsy, eg.

Send the info to the dll, and when the download is finished inform the script.

So that the main program script can conintue to run etc.

Nathan

PGWARE · **Web Host** Joined: 29 Dec 2001 Posts: 1562

Skit3000 · Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 5:18 pm Post subject:

I once used an external DLL to create an internet connection. If you still need it, please send me a PM or reply to this post, than I will send you the source of it... Smile

FreezingFire · **Admin Team** Joined: 23 Jun 2002 Posts: 3508

Garrett · Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 5:56 pm Post subject:

I do believe the api parameters has been increased to 12 for the
VDS 5 Update. I hope that helps. Smile

PGWARE · **Web Host** Joined: 29 Dec 2001 Posts: 1562

Provided the vds 5 update ever comes out.

FreezingFire · **Admin Team** Joined: 23 Jun 2002 Posts: 3508

lol yeah I do hope it does come out soon Very Happy

I think it will work. I wanted to make it into a DSU but I think it should
be open-source so all of the bugs are worked out and additional functionality
can be added. Smile

Garrett · Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2003 6:09 pm Post subject:

And I have no intention of saying when the update will be out. Everytime
someone notes the release date, it never happens and I seriously do
not want proverbial egg on my face Wink

-Garrett