Creating login page in dreamweaver consist of a series of steps. But firstly we need to prepare table in PHP my Admin. Then follow the required steps to attach the table to dreamweaver.
Here are example of the login page that i have created using dreamweaver..
1) Login.php - this is the login page. Visitor will have to log in first before they can view their data. But to log in succesfully visitor must first register their details. They can go to the link 'register' in order to register. The link 'register' will bring them to the registration page in file register.php
2) register.php - Visitor can register their details here. After succesfully register they will have an acces to view their details in file survey.php.
3) Warning.php -However if they failed to register (due to the use of same username) , the warning page will appear, and they will required to register again using different username.
4) survey.php - If visitor succesfully register and logged in, the file survey.php will be executed :)
This blog includes all my progress and reflections in learning Authoring system course
Friday, 23 December 2011
ASP vs PHP
It's been quite some time since I post my last topic..huhu.. This time I try to post some of the things that should be here a few weeks ago. I regard this as revision and preparation for final exam ;) Well this post will concern on ASP vs PHP.
ASP and PHP are both programming languages that are commonly used to create websites. Unlike the usual static html web pages, ASP and PHP websites are more dynamic and can allow users to interact and exchange information using the website's databases.
ASP is the short term for Active Server Pages, a type of program that works with Microsoft alongside IIS or Internet Information Server. ASP needs a Microsoft Server for the website to work. On the other, PHP or Hypertext Preprocessor, runs using Linux or Unix server. The more updated PHP programs can now run on an NT server.
PHP programs can also run in Windows, Solaris, Unix and Linux while ASP can only work with Window-based platforms. Just recently, ASP can now run on a Linux platform given that there is an ASP-Apache program installed on its server.
If you were a programmer adept with the C++ language, you would probably be more comfortable using PHP than ASP. PHP uses C/C++ as base language and most syntax are similar to each other. Because a big chunk of programmers are still using C++ language, PHP are by far more popular than ASP.
ASP is very much similar to the syntax and interface of Visual Basic programming. This is basically because Visual Basic is basically correlated with Microsoft products and programs. So if you were a programmer, choosing between ASP and PHP would basically depend on which language you are more adept with.
When it comes to costing and expenses, ASP programs needs to run on Windows with IIS installed on the server. You need to purchase both of these components in order for ASP to work. On the other hand, a PHP would only require running on a Linux server, which you can get at no cost.
PHP is very much flexible when it terms of database connectivity. It can connect to several databases of which the most commonly used is the MySQL. Note that MySQL would not cost you a thing to use. But if you were to use ASP, you need to purchase MS-SQL, which is a Microsoft product.
Loading speed is a big factor in maintaining a website. If you are particular about speed, then you need to go with PHP. PHP codes runs much quicker than ASP basically because it runs in its very own memory space while ASP uses an overhead server and is uses a COM based architecture.
In working with PHP, most tools associated with the program are mostly open source software so you need not pay for them. As for ASP, you might need to buy additional tools to work with its programs.
In conclusion, both PHP and ASP have its own advantages and disadvantages. It basically depends on which part of developing a website you are most concerned with. Are you worried about the cost of creating your website? Do you want to use a programming language that you are more familiar with? Do you want a more stable and faster website? Choosing between ASP and PHP basically depends on your own personal preference. It doesn't hurt to confer with other programmers or webmasters and research more information on which programming would best fit the requirements of your website.
ASP and PHP are both programming languages that are commonly used to create websites. Unlike the usual static html web pages, ASP and PHP websites are more dynamic and can allow users to interact and exchange information using the website's databases.
ASP is the short term for Active Server Pages, a type of program that works with Microsoft alongside IIS or Internet Information Server. ASP needs a Microsoft Server for the website to work. On the other, PHP or Hypertext Preprocessor, runs using Linux or Unix server. The more updated PHP programs can now run on an NT server.
PHP programs can also run in Windows, Solaris, Unix and Linux while ASP can only work with Window-based platforms. Just recently, ASP can now run on a Linux platform given that there is an ASP-Apache program installed on its server.
If you were a programmer adept with the C++ language, you would probably be more comfortable using PHP than ASP. PHP uses C/C++ as base language and most syntax are similar to each other. Because a big chunk of programmers are still using C++ language, PHP are by far more popular than ASP.
ASP is very much similar to the syntax and interface of Visual Basic programming. This is basically because Visual Basic is basically correlated with Microsoft products and programs. So if you were a programmer, choosing between ASP and PHP would basically depend on which language you are more adept with.
When it comes to costing and expenses, ASP programs needs to run on Windows with IIS installed on the server. You need to purchase both of these components in order for ASP to work. On the other hand, a PHP would only require running on a Linux server, which you can get at no cost.
PHP is very much flexible when it terms of database connectivity. It can connect to several databases of which the most commonly used is the MySQL. Note that MySQL would not cost you a thing to use. But if you were to use ASP, you need to purchase MS-SQL, which is a Microsoft product.
Loading speed is a big factor in maintaining a website. If you are particular about speed, then you need to go with PHP. PHP codes runs much quicker than ASP basically because it runs in its very own memory space while ASP uses an overhead server and is uses a COM based architecture.
In working with PHP, most tools associated with the program are mostly open source software so you need not pay for them. As for ASP, you might need to buy additional tools to work with its programs.
In conclusion, both PHP and ASP have its own advantages and disadvantages. It basically depends on which part of developing a website you are most concerned with. Are you worried about the cost of creating your website? Do you want to use a programming language that you are more familiar with? Do you want a more stable and faster website? Choosing between ASP and PHP basically depends on your own personal preference. It doesn't hurt to confer with other programmers or webmasters and research more information on which programming would best fit the requirements of your website.
Sunday, 20 November 2011
Assignment 1 : By group
The first assignment is mainly to develop a learning application by using flash. Previously, we had learn so many steps and technique in flash, now it's time to show whether we can really apply all the lessons to develop a simple standalone application. In this assignment we a required to work in group. What I like most about group work is we can share ideas and if we have problems, we can refer to each other. I was happy with my group members (Norzie, Ashikin and Farhana). I think we can work together professionally in order to complete this task.
This is how the flash file looks alike..(please wait a few seconds for the file to load ;)
This is how the flash file looks alike..(please wait a few seconds for the file to load ;)
Friday, 21 October 2011
Playing around with Text
We had been introduced to three types of text which is static text, input text and dynamic text.
Static Text :
Static text is the standard type of text that you would use in Flash that is created by typing in Flash. Static text is used when you need to add text to the Stage, Buttons or any text that doesn't need to change or load from an external source.
Input Text:
Use input text when you want the user to type into a text field. You can take that text and send it to the ActionScript or a database and have it manipulate something in the SWF file, and more.
Dynamic Text :
Use Dynamic text when you need to load text from the ActionScript, a text file, database, or change the text when the SWF file plays in Flash Player.
For the second exercise, I have developed a multiple choice question. It consists of buttons that applied the actionscript such as stop and gotoAndPlay to the desired frame. User just hit the button and it will go to the specific response.
Static Text :
Static text is the standard type of text that you would use in Flash that is created by typing in Flash. Static text is used when you need to add text to the Stage, Buttons or any text that doesn't need to change or load from an external source.
Input Text:
Use input text when you want the user to type into a text field. You can take that text and send it to the ActionScript or a database and have it manipulate something in the SWF file, and more.
Dynamic Text :
Use Dynamic text when you need to load text from the ActionScript, a text file, database, or change the text when the SWF file plays in Flash Player.
In the first exercise I create the simple form, where the user can type their answer as an input text. After the user hit the button 'ENTER' , the screen will display the dynamic text that contain the data that the user key in earlier.
For the second exercise, I have developed a multiple choice question. It consists of buttons that applied the actionscript such as stop and gotoAndPlay to the desired frame. User just hit the button and it will go to the specific response.
Friday, 14 October 2011
Farm Activity
In this week, we learn abot how to use button interactively. In this farm activity we learn on how to convert images to button and apply mouseclick or mouseover effect to it. Firstly, selected image must be convert into symbol (button) and after that we can edit the symbol. We can add keyframe and put the desired effect by dragging it below the column of up, over, down or hit. The outcome could be very interesting and useful in creating learning application especially to kids..
https://sites.google.com/site/millyrezz/authoring-stuffs/farm_activity.swf?attredirects=0
https://sites.google.com/site/millyrezz/authoring-stuffs/farm_activity.swf?attredirects=0
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Week 4 Activity
In week 4, there is no class, but we were required to do some tasks regarding on action script. When first reading the notes, I'm quite blank and feel difficult to understand it. However after try it step by step, I'm start getting a brighter picture on how to use the action script.
Basically the most important thing is we should add another layer for action. I always tend to forget to put the new action layer on each scene. Then I always keep that in mind. So this is the result of the first trial using action script 'stop' and 'gotoAndPlay'..
Basically the most important thing is we should add another layer for action. I always tend to forget to put the new action layer on each scene. Then I always keep that in mind. So this is the result of the first trial using action script 'stop' and 'gotoAndPlay'..
Saturday, 1 October 2011
Third week of flash CS3
Entering the third week of class..I've found that there are a lot more skills to be explore in Flash cs3..In this week we learn how to make animation using motion guide. I think this skill is very useful after all.
Well, let's take a look of what have I done so far on this week...
The Ant Nest Tutorial
This animation using the motion guide is quite simple..it can be enhance by making the ant turn left of right by using the rotation function..i'll try it later maybe..huhu
The Traditional Animation
Personally, I like this kind of animation because it give us freedom to express what is on our mind..but this kind of animation require us to draw image 'frame by frame' and sometimes it's quite difficult to determine the next frame after each frame. But I really enjoy doing this part ;)
Animation using Series of Image
This kind of animation is supposed to be easy because we just import the 'readymade' series of picture to the stage and convert it to clip symbol, it also require our creativity to make the motion path.. But I didn't manage to make it move smoothly as desired.. May be I'm missing certain step..It's quite confusing to me sometimes to differentiate the moving guide layer with the symbol layer.. But i'll try to fix it later..
Well, let's take a look of what have I done so far on this week...
The Ant Nest Tutorial
This animation using the motion guide is quite simple..it can be enhance by making the ant turn left of right by using the rotation function..i'll try it later maybe..huhu
The Traditional Animation
Personally, I like this kind of animation because it give us freedom to express what is on our mind..but this kind of animation require us to draw image 'frame by frame' and sometimes it's quite difficult to determine the next frame after each frame. But I really enjoy doing this part ;)
Animation using Series of Image
This kind of animation is supposed to be easy because we just import the 'readymade' series of picture to the stage and convert it to clip symbol, it also require our creativity to make the motion path.. But I didn't manage to make it move smoothly as desired.. May be I'm missing certain step..It's quite confusing to me sometimes to differentiate the moving guide layer with the symbol layer.. But i'll try to fix it later..
Monday, 26 September 2011
My First Flash movie
https://sites.google.com/site/millyrezz/authoring-stuffs/flashmovie.swf?attredirects=0
Well, this week is quite a busy week for me because there are a lot of school stuff to be done. By the way, manage to steal some time to make a very simple flash animation. Yes, may be there is so much more to improve but this is just for a beginning ;)
In this simple animation, I draw the image of the cat using onion skin tools technique..it's quite easy because the drawing is a simple one. But I really have trouble to make the image of the cat looks 'moving'. .I really confused whether I should use motion tweening, shape tweening or just draw the different animation on each frame. Because I have totally no experience with this flash stuff before. So I just try based on my current understanding so far..
So if anyone have any suggestions to improve this movie, just let me know..I really appreciate it..I'm still learning to be good user of Flash CS3
Well, this week is quite a busy week for me because there are a lot of school stuff to be done. By the way, manage to steal some time to make a very simple flash animation. Yes, may be there is so much more to improve but this is just for a beginning ;)
In this simple animation, I draw the image of the cat using onion skin tools technique..it's quite easy because the drawing is a simple one. But I really have trouble to make the image of the cat looks 'moving'. .I really confused whether I should use motion tweening, shape tweening or just draw the different animation on each frame. Because I have totally no experience with this flash stuff before. So I just try based on my current understanding so far..
So if anyone have any suggestions to improve this movie, just let me know..I really appreciate it..I'm still learning to be good user of Flash CS3
Saturday, 24 September 2011
First Session with Flash CS3
For week 2, we had session with flash. It's quite a new things for me. The learning points are the introduction of Flash CS3, the user-interface and the tools. The first skill I've tried in Flash CS3 is Tracing image with onion skin tools. I think this skill is very interesting and useful in creating graphics in Flash.
Tracing Image with the Onion Skin Tools
We were required to sketch the image of duck by using this skill. The original image of duck is shown as follow:
The step by step process are:
And the outcome (after I put some editing) looks like this..
Tracing Image with the Onion Skin Tools
We were required to sketch the image of duck by using this skill. The original image of duck is shown as follow:
The step by step process are:
1. Open a new flash file by selecting File > New.
2. Import the picture you want to trace by selecting File > Import and then
selecting the image from it’s location on your computer.
3. Resize the image to a size suitable for tracing by selecting the image
and using the Free Transform tool (pictured here).
4. Your image will currently be located on keyframe 1 of layer 1 of the timeline.
To be able to trace the image we are going to add another keyframe. To do
this, select the frame next to the current keyframe and select Insert >
Timeline > Keyframe. Your timeline will now have two keyframes with the
picture appearing in both.
5. Click on the second keyframe and then select your image on the stage.
Delete the image from the second keyframe by selecting the Delete key
on your keyboard. Alternatively just cut the image by selecting Ctrl + x.
Your timeline should now look like this. In this first keyframe on your
timeline, you will see that the circle is filled in. The second keyframe
contains an outline of a circle. This means it is currently empty. This second
keyframe is where you are going to draw your image.
6. Click on the second keyframe in your timeline and click on the onion skin
tool. This will enable you to see a faint version of your image in the second
keyframe.
7. Using the drawing tools of your choice, trace over the faint image in the
second keyframe to create your own drawing.
8. Once you are happy with your image, you no longer need the original
graphic in your Flash file. Remove it by deleting the first keyframe in the
timeline. To do this, select the first keyframe and then right click on your
mouse and select Remove Frames from the menu that appears.
9. You will find that you now just have one keyframe containing the image that
you have drawn. This image is now ready to be converted to a symbol,
animated or even exported to use in another graphics application.
10. Your final step is to turn the onion skinning off. Click on the Onion Skin
Tool button to do this.
HINTS: This trick is great if you aren’t really confident at drawing. Just
remember to ensure that your image isn’t exactly the same as the
original.
And the outcome (after I put some editing) looks like this..
17 QS
Standalone Applications and Web.
1. Are both using the same technology?
A web application is an application that is accessed over a network such as the internet or an intranet. The term may also mean a computer software application that is hosted in a browser-controlled environment (e.g. a Java applet) or coded in a browser-supported language (such as JavaScript, combined with a browser-rendered markup like HTML) and reliant on a common web browser to render the application executable.
1. Are both using the same technology?
Yes in some extent..depends on the objective or purpose of the applications. As for example in the stage of design process and the choice of material, they could use the same technology such as Flash, Dreamweaver etc. as a tool to create the content.
The obvious different is that the web application can be accessed though internet. In the other hand, standalone application can work offline i.e. does not necessarily require network connection to function.
2. What are the differences?
The obvious different is that the web application can be accessed though internet. In the other hand, standalone application can work offline i.e. does not necessarily require network connection to function.
2. What are the differences?
Standalone applications stands on its own without requiring a connection to a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN).
4. Which one you prefer?
3. When is the appropriate time to develop standalone applications or web-based application?
Web based application is develop when the internet connection is easily accessible among the targeted user or community while the standalone application is developed when the objective of the software does not require additional internet links and have sufficient content to work offline (suitable to be use without internet connections).
4. Which one you prefer?
Standalone application is restricted to certain resource only. I prefer web applications because it provide broader source for the user to explore.
Courseware
1. What is an educational courseware?
Courseware
1. What is an educational courseware?
Courseware is a term that combines the words 'course' with 'software'. Its meaning originally was used to describe additional educational material intended as kits for teachers or trainers or as tutorials for students, usually packaged for use with a computer. The term's meaning and usage has expanded and can refer to the entire course and any additional material when used in reference an online or 'computer formatted' classroom. Many companies are using the term to describe the entire "package" consisting of one 'class' or 'course' bundled together with the various lessons, tests, and other material needed. The courseware itself can be in different formats, some are only available online such as html pages, while others can be downloaded in pdf files or other types of document files. Many forms of e-learning are now being blended with term courseware. Most leading educational companies solicit or include courseware with their training packages.
2. What are multimedia elements that can be integrated into a courseware?
Multimedia element such as text, graphics, audio, video and streaming links can be integrated to develop an educational software.
3. How to distribute a standalone multimedia courseware?
Standalone multimedia courseware can be distributed by using CD-rom or DVD
Web
1. What is a webpage, website, portal?
Webpage : A document connected to the World Wide Web and view able by anyone connected to the internet who has a web browser
2. What are multimedia elements that can be integrated into a courseware?
Multimedia element such as text, graphics, audio, video and streaming links can be integrated to develop an educational software.
3. How to distribute a standalone multimedia courseware?
Standalone multimedia courseware can be distributed by using CD-rom or DVD
Web
1. What is a webpage, website, portal?
Webpage : A document connected to the World Wide Web and view able by anyone connected to the internet who has a web browser
Website : A computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web
Portal : A web portal or links page is a web site that functions as a point of access to information on the World Wide Web
2. What are multimedia elements that can be integrated into a webpage?
Multimedia element such as text, graphics, audio and video can be integrated into web page
3. How to integrate graphics into a webpage?
Integrate graphic into webpage by using authoring software such as Dreamweaver to insert desired graphics.
4. What are the graphics file extensions that can be accepted in WWW medium?
The PNG, JPEG and GIF format are often used in WWW medium
5. How to integrate audios videos into a webpage and what are the file extensions?
By using authoring software like Dreamweaver. The common file extension are .avi, .flv, .mov and .swf
6. How to integrate animations into a webpage and what are the file extensions?
By using authoring software like Dreamweaver. The common ffile extension are .fla, .gif and .swf
7. What are the software that can be used to develop a webpage?
Software such as Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML editor, Flash and Photoshop can be used to develop webpage
8. How to make your webpage interactive?
Make webpage interactive by putting the element of interaction between user and the webpage. The webpage
not just include text, but have a balance between other multimedia element such as graphic, video, audio or animation (where necessary).
9. What are the skills that you have to learn to make your webpage interactive?
Skill to integrate all the multimedia elements into an interactive webpage
10. What are ASP, JSP, Cold Fusion, PHP etc?
ASP - Active Server Pages commonly known, is Microsoft’s first server side scripting engine that enables you to make dynamic and interactive web pages
JSP - JavaServer Pages (JSP) is a Java technology that helps software developers serve dynamically generated web pages based on HTML, XML, or other document types
PHP - Hypertext Preprocessor is a widely used, general-purpose scripting language that was originally designed for web development to produce dynamic web pages..
Cold Fusion - is a programming language based on standard HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) that is used to write dynamic webpages
2. What are multimedia elements that can be integrated into a webpage?
Multimedia element such as text, graphics, audio and video can be integrated into web page
3. How to integrate graphics into a webpage?
Integrate graphic into webpage by using authoring software such as Dreamweaver to insert desired graphics.
4. What are the graphics file extensions that can be accepted in WWW medium?
The PNG, JPEG and GIF format are often used in WWW medium
5. How to integrate audios videos into a webpage and what are the file extensions?
By using authoring software like Dreamweaver. The common file extension are .avi, .flv, .mov and .swf
6. How to integrate animations into a webpage and what are the file extensions?
By using authoring software like Dreamweaver. The common ffile extension are .fla, .gif and .swf
7. What are the software that can be used to develop a webpage?
Software such as Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML editor, Flash and Photoshop can be used to develop webpage
8. How to make your webpage interactive?
Make webpage interactive by putting the element of interaction between user and the webpage. The webpage
not just include text, but have a balance between other multimedia element such as graphic, video, audio or animation (where necessary).
9. What are the skills that you have to learn to make your webpage interactive?
Skill to integrate all the multimedia elements into an interactive webpage
10. What are ASP, JSP, Cold Fusion, PHP etc?
ASP - Active Server Pages commonly known, is Microsoft’s first server side scripting engine that enables you to make dynamic and interactive web pages
JSP - JavaServer Pages (JSP) is a Java technology that helps software developers serve dynamically generated web pages based on HTML, XML, or other document types
PHP - Hypertext Preprocessor is a widely used, general-purpose scripting language that was originally designed for web development to produce dynamic web pages..
Cold Fusion - is a programming language based on standard HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) that is used to write dynamic webpages
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Greetings ;)
Today is my first day on first week of this course..
after a long long break..it's some kind of blues to walk in again to the class room
but that's okay..i hope i will get over it soon..hopefully ;)
For today's class i'm so relieved to see some of familiar faces, looks like i'm not 'alone' in this course..
really hope that i can cooperate well with the classmates..
and the lecture also got a warming impression to me..after all she makes us excited to offer us to join the 'ipad2 learning experience'
i cant wait ;p
actually i don't really have a strong basic in authoring..i used to learn authorware in college..and have some basic knowledge of basic programming using C++ in university..that's all and i'm afraid the knowledge is outdated..i hope i can learn fast in this couse..by the way i'll try my best..
after a long long break..it's some kind of blues to walk in again to the class room
but that's okay..i hope i will get over it soon..hopefully ;)
For today's class i'm so relieved to see some of familiar faces, looks like i'm not 'alone' in this course..
really hope that i can cooperate well with the classmates..
and the lecture also got a warming impression to me..after all she makes us excited to offer us to join the 'ipad2 learning experience'
i cant wait ;p
actually i don't really have a strong basic in authoring..i used to learn authorware in college..and have some basic knowledge of basic programming using C++ in university..that's all and i'm afraid the knowledge is outdated..i hope i can learn fast in this couse..by the way i'll try my best..
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