Tools ProdigyView
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The document discusses tools in the ProdigyView toolkit. It describes 5 tools: 1) a random string generator, 2) text truncation, 3) forming URIs, 4) searching arrays, and 5) generating URLs. Examples are provided for each tool to illustrate its use. The document encourages readers to visit the ProdigyView website for additional tutorials on using the toolkit.
Tools ProdigyView
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- 2. Overivew Objective Learn how to use the toolkit in ProdigyView. Requirements Installed version of ProdigyView Estimated Time 5 minutes http://www.prodigyview.com
- 3. Follow Along With A Code Example 1. Download a copy of the example code at www.prodigyview.com/source. 2. Install the system in an environment you feel comfortable testing in. 3. Proceed to examples/util/Tools.php http://www.prodigyview.com
- 4. What Are Tools? PVTools consist of methods that serve a purpose but do not relate directly to one class. The tools we will be covering are: Generating a random string Truncating text Forming a uri Searching an array
- 5. Random Generator There have been numerous instances where a random string of characters is needed to be created. Examples range from unique ids to coupon redemption codes. PVTools::generateRandomString will set both the length of the random string and the characters that make up that string. Length of string Characters in string Random result
- 6. Truncate Text Truncate was designed for blog sites to easy truncate their preview text and add trailing makers. The method will also strip html tags in the string. 1. String to truncate 2. Length of to truncate string to 3. Trailing text 4, Result
- 7. Current URL Retrieving the url is one of the request that is needed often. Using this method can retrieve the current url with all the necessary information such as the port number. Example Result http://www.example.com/a/path/to/follow
- 8. Current Base URL Current base url will return the beginning part of the url that contains the protocol, subdomain and the domain. Example Result http://www.example.com
- 9. Url with Parameters Forming a perfect query string in a uri can be accomplished with formUriParameters. The result will be a query string of parameters that can be attached to any url. 1. Parameters to form the url 2. Pass the parameters from the method
- 10. URL Path Using the same variables, we can form a path that can be placed on the back of a url.
- 11. Search Array Recursively The last function in the tools class we are going to review is the array search. This function can find a value in an array at any depth in the array. The value(s) to find can either be passed in an array or string. 1. Values to find 2. Array to search
- 12. Review 1. PVTools::generateRandomString() creates a random generic in which the length and characters can be specified. 2. PVTools::truncateText() can shorting a string of text, add trailing text, and remove html tags. 3. PVTools::getCurrentUrl() will retrieve the whole current url while PVTools::getCurrentBaseUrl() will only get the protocol, host name and server name. 4. PVTools::formUriParameters() and PVTools::formUriPath() are used for creating query strings. 5. PVTools::arraySearchRecursive() searches an array for a value.
- 13. More Tutorials For more tutorials, please visit: http://www.prodigyview.com/tutorials www.prodigyview.com