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steveDoyle



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:16 pm    Post subject: Automated check for updates Reply with quote

HI

I am trying to get my applications to automatically check for if updated versions are available. The latest version would be stored on a public facing website in a simple file (.htm or .txt)

My initial approach would be to try and open the file, read contents and then look for appropriate information. How (if possible) would i pass the web address to the OPEN() function (ip address unknown)?

Another approach maybe to copy the file to the TEMP folder and then examine it

I can view the version file using %wb but ideally would like to access the contents

If anybody has any suggestions or have an alternative approach i would be grateful

Thanks

Steve
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you mean an updated executable (and possibly other files)?
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steveDoyle



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

correct. initially executables but in principle its use could be extend to other files

thx

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Robert



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have you seen this:

https://www.silverfrost.com/ftn95-help/clearwinp/library/read_url_.aspx

You could have a simple web page that contains the text for the version of your downloadable software. You compare it to the running version and if the web one is different you download it (via the same library function).
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Robert

this seems to be exactly what i am looking for. I must seem more time reading the on-line help

thanks

Steve
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