The code examples on my website have been updated to reflect the latest upgrades to my application framework. These changes include, but are not limited to, the following items: All of the code examples on this site can be accessed via the following URL: https://www.mikewilcock.com/example-code/ Print Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email
I have uploaded a documentation update for the code samples contained on this site. As before the new documentation is available in web help, PDF and compiled CHM format. New introduction sections have been added to the Database Applications, Tools & Utilities and PowerShell Scripts sections of the documentation along… Read more »
A new page has been added to the Example Code section of the website. This example code is designed to demonstrate the Upsilon Application Framework that I have developed over the last few years to enable the rapid application development of bespoke, database driven, web applications. The framework includes templates for grid and… Read more »
I have added a new page to the Lego Collection section of this website which details the build process of my Lego NASA Artemis Space Launch System kit. The build took place between 18/05/2024 and 19/05/2024 and the new page includes photographs and specifics relating to this new Lego kit…. Read more »
A new page has been added to the Example Code section of the website. This example PowerShell code is designed to demonstrate the use of Toast Notifications using Windows PowerShell. The example uses an XML config file to allow customisation of the notification message as well as being able to configure… Read more »
The version of PHP used by the https://www.mikewilcock.com/ domain has been upgraded from PHP 7.3 to PHP 8.3.4. This upgrade will provide stability, security and performance improvements across the board. All code samples have been moved to a separate subdomain which continues to use PHP 7.3. I have also created… Read more »
I have added a new page to the Example Code section of the website. This example PHP code can be called as a scheduled task via Plesk to automate the execution of SQL scripts at pre-defined intervals. Please see the following link for further details: https://www.mikewilcock.com/example-code/tools-and-utilities/plesk_scheduled_task_php_script/ Print Facebook Twitter Linkedin… Read more »
I have added a new example PowerShell script to the Example Code area of the website which updates the StuckRects3 Windows registry entry in order to reposition the Windows taskbar to either the top, left, bottom or right of the desktop. Please see the following link for further details: https://www.mikewilcock.com/example-code/powershell-scripts/reposition-windows-taskbar/ Print Facebook Twitter Linkedin… Read more »
I have added a new example PowerShell script to the Example Code area of the website which performs an automated reboot of a device after a timeout period. The code is designed to be called as a Windows scheduled task to reboot workstations in shared areas which can often be left for long periods… Read more »
The documentation for the Example Code featured on this website has now been updated to include the recently added PowerShell Scripts section of the site. All documentation featured on this website is available in WebHelp, PDF and Microsoft Compiled HTML Help format. A link to the updated documentation can be… Read more »
I have added a new example PowerShell script to the Example Code area of the website which produces a device report for the machine on which it is executed. The resultant report includes information such as installed drives, printers, RAM and software. The code also allows you to optionally export the… Read more »
I have added a new section to the Example Code area of the website which gives examples of useful PowerShell scripts that I have created recently. It is my intention to update this area of the site with more examples in the coming weeks and months. As a starting point… Read more »
The documentation for the Example Code featured on this website has now been compiled in Microsoft HTML Help format; Because of this the Example Code documentation can now be viewed, natively within Microsoft Windows. This new compiled html help (.chm) documentation shares the same source code as the WebHelp and PDF Documentation making it… Read more »
Documentation for the Example Code featured on this website has now been created in both context sensitive HTML help format and also in printable PDF booklet format. All of the applications featured on this site have been updated to include a Help button on the application main toolbar which will call the HTML help system and… Read more »
The Northwind Customers Application has been updated to include a detailed report allowing the user to print the full details for each customer contained within the database. Once run there are options to search the report, export the report output to a variety of formats and to call the web… Read more »
A new sample application has been added to the Tools & Utilities section of the website which returns geolocation information based upon the users public IP address. The application uses the IP Geolocation API from ipinfodb.com to retrieve the geolocation information and additionally integrates with Google Maps. You can try this application… Read more »
A new example clock application has been added to the Tools & Utilities section of the site which displays the current, client side date and time in UK format and uses the JavaScript setTimeout() method to refresh the page fields at an interval of 0.5 seconds. Example Application Print Facebook… Read more »
A new sample application has been added to the Tools & Utilities section of the website. The application demonstrates some of the types of information that it is possible to return by executing JavaScript code at the client side. Example Application The application is by no means a complete example but serves… Read more »
A new example hexadecimal to IPv4 conversion application has been added to the Tools & Utilities section of the site. This application performs a conversion of a user entered hex value to an IPv4 address. Further information regarding this application can be found by following the link below. Example Application The application… Read more »
Two new distance metrics have been added to the Distance Conversion example application. The application now supports conversion between millimetres and miles as well as feet, metres and inches. It is intended to add further metrics to this application over the coming weeks. The application is written in and executes… Read more »
A new example distance conversion application has been added to the Tools & Utilities section of the site. This application performs conversions between various distance metrics. Further information regarding this application can be found by following the link below. Example Application The application serves as an example to demonstrate the… Read more »
The Example Code section of the site has now received an update. This update includes the following two sample database applications and the following two sample report applications. Northwind Customers Application Northwind Customers Report Northwind Orders Application Northwind Orders Report All applications run under PHP 7.3 and use MariaDB 10.1.48…. Read more »
I have added a new Example Code section to the website which contains some example applications that I have written over the last few years. All of the applications run on a dedicated Linux webserver and currently execute under PHP 7.3. It is my intention to expand this section considerably… Read more »
Luckins Integration Upsilon-ERP now fully integrates with the Luckins Distributors Database providing Upsilon-ERP users with access to a weekly updated database of over 850,000 product items from over 500 suppliers. TSM have worked closely with Luckins to make sure that Upsilon-ERP fully supports Luckins product and pricing information from product launch – This close integration ensures… Read more »
The Upsilon-ERP documentation has been further updated. As well as corrections and amendments the second revision to the documentation also includes information detailing the integration between Upsilon and the Luckins Distributors Database. Luckins Currently the Luckins Distributors Database holds over 750000 products from over 1000 suppliers and provides comprehensive, accurate… Read more »
The Upsilon-ERP website has been further updated to include the latest versions of the product documentation. The documentation is available in both html (Web Help) and PDF formats. Links The documentation can be accessed using the following URL’s: Upsilon-ERP (Web Help) Upsilon-ERP Manual (PDF) Contact If you require further information… Read more »
Migration from our old VPS based web hosting to our new dedicated web server is now complete; All websites, applications, bespoke code and databases have been moved across to the new dedicated web server and tested to ensure compatability. Migration Success Although greater system resources, greater bandwidth, higher data throughput… Read more »
Over the course of the next week the Web Server used to host my websites, bespoke applications and other assorted code (this site included) is being migrated from the existing VPS based hosting to a purpose built, dedicated piece of hardware located at one of our ISP’s data centres. Migration… Read more »
