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how to view php sites offline

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by lovelylovely, Sep 18, 2006.

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    i like to know from well informed DP'ers

    how can i view php sites offline

    as when ever i need to make some changes and wonna see the result i had to go online

    is there a way i can view and edit sites offline

    like normal html stuff

    thanks in advance
     
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  2. jestep

    jestep Prominent Member

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    You would need to install php and apache on your personal computer. It's not extremely difficult, but once you do that, your computer will parse the php in files so that you view them as if on the web.

    Here's a guide on how to do it.
    http://www.thesitewizard.com/archive/php4install.shtml

    I recommend installing it on a seperate computer if you have one. You dont need anything really fast, but in my experience it is better to keep it off a computer that is used heavily.
     
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    Jim bob 9 pants Peon

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    I agree with jestep form my experience.

    Its not hard to do.
     
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  4. lovelylovely

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    thanks a lot
     
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    We use AppServ, wich is a localhost PHP server, with MySQL (Database) and PHPMyAdmin wich is a simple web interface to interact with MySQL.

    This is the official site http://www.appservnetwork.com/


    Its very easy to install and it works pretty well. If you need help, just ask.
     
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  6. lovelylovely

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    See what i meant ;) ;)

    I love u fellows:)))) always there to help other DP'er and quick too
     
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    Darkhodge Well-Known Member

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    vinxxv Well-Known Member

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    i recommend XAMPP too, all you have to do is download the setup, install and you'll have Apache,PHP and MySQL running in no time. no more configuration needed... unless you need something specific.

    i use this myself on my pc.
     
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  9. lovelylovely

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    thanks
    geting another pc ready to try all this tomorrow
    will update what i found :)
     
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    there is a program that does it all for you, if i rememver the name i will post it here.

    the program installs everything and has a main control center
     
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    get apache it will solve your problems :)
     
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    If you have FrontPage 2000 or later you may right click teh file and choose view as an html
     
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    Pat Gael Banned

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    Long time ago I downloaded a php editor, very compact in size, with only a dll file enabling the previsualization of php files without having installed apache or a local server.

    Unfortunately I lost that software and have no idea of its name, so maybe any DP member could now what I'm talking about include it as another option for lovelylovely.

    I have installed Xampp as main localhost server, in addition to other packages for specific requirements
     
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    WAMP (Apache, MYSQL and PHP for Windows) will do all the installation and configuration work for you. Very convenient!
    Then just put your pages in the www folder or whatever you have as webroot and type in your browser http://localhost/

    This way you can prototype whole homepages before putting them online.
     
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    You can do so by using "IBSERVER" & "phpdev".
    Both of them are really easy too use and work perfect. Though YOu've to install additional windows components.
     
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    use wampserver

    it will configure mysql/php/appachi very easy to use and you will be able to view phpfiles offline
     
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