I need to create a WYSIWYG Editor for a client of mine and I don't know where to get started. If any of you could tell me what I will need to pull this off and/or can link me to any online articles/tutorials that pertain to this issue, please do so. This is a large project and I really have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to an online editor. I think I may want the final outcome to look something like this: http://www.webedpro.com/
Thanks,
-Zack
java or javascript?? If u wanna use just jave, forget about finding a free one - i have tried for several years. If u may use javascript based solutions, it's easier - but most only run in IE... e.g. http://www.interactivetools.com/ - Look for htmlArea, it's quite straightforward, no problems with license, easy to use
actually, i was hoping that someone would tell me where to get started for WRITING one. But thanks for your help... I want to write it...
when u wanna write your own javascript editor, look at the examples. for pure java, i once tried to start but did not go on - so maybe my code can help u. If u wanna see it, just tell me and i will post it...
Hi,
I'm quite interested in what you are doing, I also tried to find an online wysiwyg editor for months but did not found.
It would be nice if you could paste or email me the code you wrote, maybe it can be useful...
Thanks.
i have been halted on this project. I am writing my PHP code/scripts as I learn PHP... a WYSIWYG editor needs javascript, but I dont know it... so im putting off this project for a while...
sorry...
hi Zack,
i have a programe about WYSIWYG. but the problem is i can not sent it from this fourm because it is too big. how can i send this to you?
regards,
niroshan
oh, thank you very much... can you e-maul it to me?
hi,
No problem man, but i dont know your e-mail address, can you send it as a reply.
regards,
niroshan
This could be a subject for discussion.
Not only could a WYSIWYG text editor be useful for editiing and remotely updating a website. But with the advent of broadband and people starting to host their own sites. Couple this sort of functionality, where you can choose a file and edit it / delete it at your own command, with a audio / visual data stream, and you could technically be incontrol of your whole machine from elsewhere.
If you imagine a Windows explorer window, which has a selection of files, both plain text, html, MP3, video. The newer OS's (2K, XP) will give you a little preview of this, and you can play files directly from the explorer window too. so why can't this be possible over the net (subject to transient conditions of course). There would be no more need for transferring files via smaller storage mediums (floppys etc) the only concern would be the obvious security issues.
With the filesystem commands in place within PHP, if not correctly used or controlled can place a huge burden on security. Even a simple browse upwards through the directory tree and chdir back through a different one could pose a significant threat - but is the price of this outweighed by the benefits of "remote computing" Can you ever underestimate a hackers capability to break through an .htaccess / login script ?
Surely this is worth some thought... just imagine...