Writing to PHP text

Thizzle

I already know how to write to a .txt file with flash using a form, but now I am wondering if there is any way to write to a .txt file, and have the ability to do so password protected, and also be able to fix errors etc. after it has been saved.

I am working on a client flash site and he wants to be able to update the "news" section himself, but he does not and cannot use a ftp server or anything to update it. Any ideas?

laserlight

You can create a simple user interface for him, then password protect that interface.

Thizzle

TY for the quick response. I wasn't very clear in my descriptions of features i would like (if possible)

I want to allow him to update the .txt file and be able to edit it at will. Will your way be able to do that? Again, thanks alot!

drew010

it is possible to read and edit text files...for specific details see the functions
fopen, fread , and fwrite .

laserlight

Of course it will be able to do that.

You are already doing that in part, now all you need to do is provide options to a restricted interface so that he can choose how to update.

The simplest interface for this, IMO would be to read the textfile, display it in a textarea, then when the form is submitted, write the contents of the textarea into the textfile.

Of course for safety you might want to provide an automatic backup file or something.

drew010, please read the question in context before answering.

drew010

edit.php

$fp = fopen("./file.txt","r");

while(feof($fp)) {
    $contents .= fread($fp,4096);
}

echo "<form method=POST action=update.php>\n";
echo "<textarea name=data>$contents</textarea>\n";
echo "<input type=submit>\n</form>";

update.php

$fp = fopen("file.txt","w");
fwrite($fp,$data);
fclose($fp);

that is just a basic example.. doesnt include password protection, but put those in their own folder and make an htaccess file and it will be protected fine.

Thizzle

TY both for your help, I will try the code and update you if i have any problems.