Re: How to auto generate images?
Hunt around for the CFX_IMAGE tag, it might not be on the developers exchange so a google search is in order... http://www.google.com/search?q=cfx_image At 06:45 AM 10/24/2001, you wrote: Does anyone know how to dynamically generate formatted images. i.e. 1. A client fills out a web site banner name in a form and presses submit 2. That automatically generates the banner image, with formatting rules like drop shadow, etc. I know Macromedia Generator does this, but its a very heavy price to pay in terms of server load and up front costs. Are there any other good alternatives? -- James Sleeman Innovative Media Ltd Phone: (03) 377 6262 http://www.websolutions.co.nz/ CAUTION: The information contained in this email message is confidential and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or reproduction of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and destroy the original message and any attachments. Views expressed in this communication may not be those of Innovative Media Ltd. ~~ Your ad could be here. Monies from ads go to support these lists and provide more resources for the community. http://www.fusionauthority.com/ads.cfm FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
RE: How to auto generate images?
Hey folks, so far I found these two ASP solutions, however no tag in Cold Fusion. Surely that can't be right, there must be something in the wonderful world of Cold Fusion that allows us to do the same thing. Say it ain't so http://www.serverobjects.com/products.htm#aspimage http://www.websupergoo.com/detail/ig4-whatsnew.htm - this looks far more interesting in that it works with Photoshop. One of the things that makes the world of ColdFusion so wonderful is that you could probably just use those ASP solutions within CF, using the CFOBJECT tag or the CreateObject function. Admittedly, CF doesn't have an analog of ASP's Response.BinaryWrite function, but you could probably still create the image you need on the filesystem from CF, then use CFCONTENT to return it to the user. In addition, there are plenty of image generation options available, from CFX_GIFGD (free, simple CFX tag) to Macromedia Generator (very expensive). Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software http://www.figleaf.com/ voice: (202) 797-5496 ~~ Get the mailserver that powers this list at http://www.coolfusion.com FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
RE: How to auto generate images?
You can use cfx_image to manipulate text and certain elements (ie. overlay images on top of another image and so on) and resave as a new image. I did a pseudo drop shadow with text before by overlaying the same text field in two different colors slighly offset. Just download and install. The documentation is all there although a bit cryptic. http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Way/4282/download.htm Emmet -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 1:45 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: How to auto generate images? Does anyone know how to dynamically generate formatted images. i.e. 1. A client fills out a web site banner name in a form and presses submit 2. That automatically generates the banner image, with formatting rules like drop shadow, etc. I know Macromedia Generator does this, but its a very heavy price to pay in terms of server load and up front costs. Are there any other good alternatives? ~~ Get the mailserver that powers this list at http://www.coolfusion.com FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
RE: How to auto generate images?
You could use a PhotoScripter / Photoshop / Mac solution. Info can be found at http://www.mainevent.com/photo.html (but not info on how you would integrate CF). You would create applescript code snippets and piece them together based on the user's options. The user's form submission could generate an applescript, and drop it in a watched folder on the Mac. The Mac could execute the applescript in Photoshop and write a uniquely named jpeg (the name could be in a session variable on the CF server). There would be a learning curve, especially if you have never used a Mac, but a (inexpensive) solution could be implemented. (Under $600 - $800). If you need more info on how it could be done, contact me directly. Paul -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:38 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: Re: How to auto generate images? Does anyone know how to dynamically generate formatted images. i.e. 1. A client fills out a web site banner name in a form and presses submit 2. That automatically generates the banner image, with formatting rules like drop shadow, etc. I know Macromedia Generator does this, but its a very heavy price to pay in terms of server load and up front costs. Are there any other good alternatives? ~~ Structure your ColdFusion code with Fusebox. Get the official book at http://www.fusionauthority.com/bkinfo.cfm FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
Re: HOw to auto generate images?
Hey folks, so far I found these two ASP solutions, however no tag in Cold Fusion. Surely that can't be right, there must be something in the wonderful world of Cold Fusion that allows us to do the same thing. Say it ain't so http://www.serverobjects.com/products.htm#aspimage http://www.websupergoo.com/detail/ig4-whatsnew.htm - this looks far more interesting in that it works with Photoshop. ~~ Get the mailserver that powers this list at http://www.coolfusion.com FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
Re: How to auto generate images?
Does anyone know how to dynamically generate formatted images. i.e. 1. A client fills out a web site banner name in a form and presses submit 2. That automatically generates the banner image, with formatting rules like drop shadow, etc. I know Macromedia Generator does this, but its a very heavy price to pay in terms of server load and up front costs. Are there any other good alternatives? ~~ Get the mailserver that powers this list at http://www.coolfusion.com FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
Re: How to auto generate images?
http://www.flashgap.com/ HTH I have never used this product so i have no idea if this will work for your application. At 10:45 AM 10/23/2001 -0700, you wrote: Does anyone know how to dynamically generate formatted images. i.e. 1. A client fills out a web site banner name in a form and presses submit 2. That automatically generates the banner image, with formatting rules like drop shadow, etc. I know Macromedia Generator does this, but its a very heavy price to pay in terms of server load and up front costs. Are there any other good alternatives? ~~ Get the mailserver that powers this list at http://www.coolfusion.com FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
