Short:        ARexx script for your programs own online update (rxsocket.library)
Author:       Bruce steers <bsteers@ukonline.co.uk>
Uploader:     http://web ukonline co uk/bsteers/
Type:         comm/www
Version:      1.0 (02.12.2001)
Architecture: m68k-amigaos
Required:     RXSocket.library, rexxdossupport.library, rexxsupport.library


                This handy arexx script is all you need to give
                     your programs an online update feature.
Main Features:
Very easy to use.
Uses rxsocket.library

 Syntax:
 UpdateProgram.rx DataURL/A , VersionString/A , DLDir/A

 Explanation:

 DataURL = url for your versions data file.
 VersionString = FULL version String for your program
 DLDir = default dir to use for download path requester

 Example:
 rx UpdateProgram.rx http://www.myweb.com/versions.dat "$VER: myprog 1.0 (10.11.2001)" Ram:


Notes:

DataURL is a URL for an ascii list of version strings and URLs
this file is downloaded to T: and searched for program name matches.

There is an example versions.dat supplied for a crystal clear view.

VersionString MUST have the $VER: prefix and have the date in brackets.

DLDir should be a valid path like Ram: or the dir of the calling program/script.


Run the TestUpdateProgram dos script to see how simple it is to call.


Converting to your own language is simple as all the text
is defined at the bottom of the script.

ALL Online actions use RXSocket.library so it will work for WinUAE users.


Made By Bruce Steers
Please send me your thanks if you decide to use this script.

mailto:bsteers@ukonline.co.uk
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/bsteers/

Enjoy this script