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• JavaScript Sample
• WordPress Freebies
• Adobe FLEX & AIR Freebies

PHP Sample

     This class creates, and passes the XML file required to integrate Linkpoint payment system into a website. It builds the XML based on information sent to it, and then handles the passing, and receiving of the XML file. It also includes Fraud Protection.

Calling the class:

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JavaScript Sample

These JavaScript functions create a rotating slide show utilizing the Prototype JavaScript Framework, and Scriptaculous Effects. It makes an initial AJAX call to get all the images from a database, creates an XML file, parses the XML file, and then it displays the images by fading in and out at a set interval. To see it in action, visit Http://www.caltorque.com.

	var ImageArray=new Array();/*Array to hold all the images*/
	var LinkArray=new Array();/*Array to hold all the links*/
	var ImageNumber=0;
	var SlideShowLength='';
	function SlideShow(){
	    new Ajax.Request('code/ajax_scripts/SlideShow.php',{
	        method: 'get',
	        onSuccess: function(transport)
	            {
	                var xml = transport.responseXML.documentElement;
	                /*In order to fix IE. We have to add 
	                .documentElement, IE seems to have trouble with 
	                XML if the server does not set the content 
	                type of the file*/
	                var ImageHolder=xml;
	                var cells=
	                ImageHolder.getElementsByTagName('images');
	                for (var i = 0; i < cells.length; i++) {
	                    ImageArray[i]=cells[i].firstChild.data;
	                    LinkArray[i]=cells[i].getAttribute('link');
	                }
	                SlideShowLength=ImageArray.length;
	                ActivateShow(true,false);
	            },
	        onFailure: function(){ alert('Something went wrong...') }
	    });
	}
	function ActivateShow(FirstRun,BypassTimeout){
	    new Effect.Fade('SlideShow',{afterFinish: function (){
            var newlink=document.createElement('a');
            newlink.setAttribute('href',LinkArray[ImageNumber]);
            newlink.setAttribute('title','Click Here for Product Details');
            var newimg=document.createElement('img');
            newimg.src=ImageArray[ImageNumber];
            newimg.alt='Click Here for Product Details';
            newlink.appendChild(newimg);
            $('SlideShow').update(newlink);
            new Effect.Appear('SlideShow');
            }});
	    var MaxNumImages=SlideShowLength-1;
	    if (ImageNumber==MaxNumImages){
	        /*Start the slides over*/
	        ImageNumber=0;
	    }else{
	        ImageNumber++;
	    }
	    if (FirstRun){
	        setInterval ( "ActivateShow(false,true)", 7000);
	    }
	    return true;
	}
	window.onload =SlideShow;

PHP page called using AJAX.

The HTML where the slide show is dynamically displayed.

<div id="SlideShowHolder">
	<div id="SlideShow">
    	<!-- Place one default image here -->
    </div>
</div>

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WordPress Freebies

Two Ways to Live Widget

Description: Displays an image that links to the Two Ways to Live. You can choose between three different images in order to best fit your site theme.

WordPress Version: Only tested on WordPress 2.7

Installation

1. Download and unzip the widget from here.
2. Upload the folder to your wp-content/plugins folder.
3. Log into your WordPress Admin.
4. Click on "Plugins" on the left column.
5. Find the Plugin named "Two Ways To Live" under the Inactive Plugins header, and click activate.
6. Click on "Appearance" and then "Widgets".
7. Click the "Add" link next to "Two Ways To Live", and drag it to the appropriate place in your widget order.
8. Click "Edit" and select the image that you want to display.
9. Finally click the "Save Changes" button.

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Unreached People of the Day

Description: Displays a widget for the Unreached People of the Day from the Joshua Project.

WordPress Version: Only tested on WordPress 3.1

Note: The column where this is displayed must be at least 190px wide.

Installation

1. Download and unzip the widget from here.
2. Upload the folder to your wp-content/plugins folder.
3. Log into your WordPress Admin.
4. Click on "Plugins" on the left column.
5. Find the Plugin named "Unreached People of the World" under the Inactive Plugins header, and click activate.
6. Click on "Appearance" and then "Widgets".
7. Click the "Add" link next to "UnreachedPeoplePlugin", and drag it to the appropriate place in your widget order.
8. Click the "Save Changes" button.

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Search ESV Bible

Description: Displays a form to search the ESV Bible from your WordPress Blog.

WordPress Version: Only tested on WordPress 2.7

Installation

1. Download and unzip the widget from here.
2. Upload the folder to your wp-content/plugins folder.
3. Log into your WordPress Admin.
4. Click on "Plugins" on the left column.
5. Find the Plugin named "Search ESV Bible" under the Inactive Plugins header, and click activate.
6. Click on "Appearance" and then "Widgets".
7. Click the "Add" link next to "SearchESVPlugin", and drag it to the appropriate place in your widget order.
8. Click the "Save Changes" button.

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Adobe FLEX & AIR Freebies

Unreached People of the Day Widget

Description: I revamped the Joshua Project "Unreached People of the Day" widget, and redeveloped it on a FLEX and Adobe AIR platform. Now you can get the data right on your desktop using the versatile Adobe AIR software, or you can embed the flash directly into any of your websites.

Installation for Website

To embed this widget into your current website, simply copy the following embed code and place it where you would like the application to reside.

Installation for Adobe AIR

1. Download & Install the Adobe AIR software by clicking here.
2. Download & open the Adobe AIR package located here.

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