[spear1976]

Hi,

I am looking for a simple(?) PHP/mySQL script that can do the following:

* Check a POP3 E-mail account for incoming E-mail and read attachments.
* POP3 checking trough E.g CRON or a PHP page loaded in the browser.
*Decode the attachment a save it either to a location on the HDD or in a mySQL database.
* Update a simple template/htmlfile with the latest attachment in a table (latest XX attchments visible, or page 1,2,3 etc)
* E.g : PICTURE2 - From: NameFromEMail
PICTURE1 - From: NameFromEMail

Maybe and Admin function with approwe/deny/delete function, but this is not a requirement.


This is how i intend to use the script:
My user could send pictures from their Cameraphones, and have it displayed on a Webpage.
With the latest picture at all times on top of the page. A sort of "Hall of fame"..


My question is:
Is this possible to make? Is it difficult? Can anyone give me a price of such a script, and a timeframe for when it can be completed?
I am willing to pay for the development, but since i run a non-profit site, my funds are limited. I only ask this question because i think it would be an easy script to create.

BTW: I'm sorry if this is taken as a crosspost since i also wrote in the PHP forum. However my post there is mostly to see if something exist. My post here is aimed at thoose who might want to help in creating such a script for a price.

[rhjariwala]

Hi spear,

Yes you can do it..but one thing its better you go for image uploading script rather then using email becoz its much easier for your client and for your too.

So what basic in that your client or customer have too login first and they can able to upload picture in given size and format to particular directory with same picture name that you want as HALL OF FAME on the regular page which is showing everytime update picture.

I had already created one upload download file script in php.

http://www.actkid.com/fu

If you interested i can modify it according your requirements and needs. If you have much time then contact me on me@acktid.com or in chatting on msn messenger, my id is ritesh22k@hotmail.com.

Let me know if you interested. I will give you price in email or chatting or here. What ever you like.

First you check out that link i gave you...if you think i can do you then n then contact me.

[spear1976]

Hi,

Thank you for your quick reply.
I know that it would be much easier to use a file-upload script. But the important thing for me is the E-mail function. We already have various file uploaders.
The point is that more and more people are getting cellular phones with cameras, and it's easy to take a snap-shot, and "send as E-mail".

I know there are many thing to be carefull about regarding privacy and legal issues. However i run a very "clean" special interest site (horses), and do not see this as a problem. At least not more then i can handle trough normal "admin watch"..

Originally Posted by rhjariwala

Hi spear,
Yes you can do it..but one thing its better you go for image uploading script rather then using email becoz its much easier for your client and for your too.

[fyrestrtr]

What is your timeline for deployment? Will you be implementing this on a linux server?

I can create the script with the features that you want, but I need to know what the timeline is for it, because I'm on the tail end of another project at the time.

[rhjariwala]

Okie,

Let me do that functions and tell me is like that you want exactly..i will show you some rougly demo, then if you think it is okie then let me know.

You know i have camera phone too..so i will take snapshots of anything as a pics from my mobile and send it directly to my mail accont now by using php script it will check out one number from subject line. According to that number it will find image path from the db of registered user in the system then it will copy the image in that directory or it will replace exsisting image.

We cant use from name from email becoz different different mobile service providing company have diff settings..like in my mobile if i sent the picture to any mail account then it will first sent to my mobile company account then it will redirect that mail to any account so from name will contain their address and name.

I will show you demo with in 3 or 4 hours now onwards or i will post link as soon as its ready..if you like it we will discuss each features that you want and ofcourse price for it.

[alvaro]

Dear Sir:
I have never used the imap(pop3 included) libraries or PHP; however, I am sure they are as simle as any other. I believe we could work something out. I charge you a small amount, say $75USD and you give me about a week to finish the project. In the end, i will have an addition to my toolset and you will have the product that you have requested.

Take care and I look forward to this project.

Alvaro Zuniga.

[spear1976]

Hi,

Originally Posted by fyrestrtr

What is your timeline for deployment? Will you be implementing this on a linux server?

I can create the script with the features that you want, but I need to know what the timeline is for it, because I'm on the tail end of another project at the time.

We have not tight deadline on this project. Basicly we just want to know if it can be done, and if at all possible we are talking about a deployment around january 1, 2004.

I would like to point out that we are not "picky" about fancy admin sections, or template usage etc. We know our way around HTML etc.
What would be great would be the use of variables. E.g that i could create my own templates and use them like this in the HTML page:

%%INSERT_PITCURE%% %%INSERT_SENDER%% %%DATE%%

I'm sure you get my point. Another important feature is that there should be the latest XX pictures on the HTML template. When picture number 11 is uploaded, it rotates etc. Maybe into an Archive with the link "Older pictures" or something.

Also, the maker of the script will of course have full copyright of the script, and if found usefull he/she can also resell it to others. My thought is that this would be a nice function to include in other formmailers and/or image uploading software?

[spear1976]

Hi,

Originally Posted by alvaro

Dear Sir:
I have never used the imap(pop3 included) libraries or PHP; however, I am sure they are as simle as any other. I believe we could work something out. I charge you a small amount, say $75USD and you give me about a week to finish the project. In the end, i will have an addition to my toolset and you will have the product that you have requested.

This sounds like something we would be very interested in, as a matter of fact just my thoughts (we pay a low one-time fee, and you resell/use the code in other projects).

One thing that is important to us, is that the "end-user" text is set trhoug a languagefile etc. This because my site is in Norwegian, and we would like to have an easy way to translate the text so my users can navigate with ease..

[fyrestrtr]

Well I have just finished a project similar to what you describe. It is an event registration system, that uses user-editable templates for the outgoing emails (and to generate the registration forms). Forms are emailed out and checked via an admin interface.

What you need is not much different than what I have. I can customize the template for your needs (ie, the requisite variables). I already have functions that check pop mailboxes and decode attachments to emails, so it just would be a matter of putting things together. Also, the way my system is structured, it is language independent (ie, the end user interface can be in any language). If this sounds like something you would like, I can work on a quick sample for you to review. Let me know if you are interested, and once you have seen the sample code, we can work out the delivery and price (I can accept Paypal).

[spear1976]

Dear sir,

Originally Posted by fyrestrtr

Let me know if you are interested, and once you have seen the sample code, we can work out the delivery and price (I can accept Paypal).

Yes, we are very interested in seeing an example of this. Payment trhough Paypal is not a problem. My E-mail address is spear@hjemmekontor.nu if you wish to contact me through mail.