Live Updates System

concle2 · **Joined:** Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:30 pm **Posts:** 4

Hello,
I am new to FreeHostia and so far I'm enjoying it. I have purchased the Advanced Plan.

My script request is fairly unique;

On www.leoboivinshowcase.ca I run a hockey tournament website, and this year I would like to provide a Live Updates page/system that will display real time scores that I will input via my laptop rink-side.
Is there a script or system (not paid) that I can simply enter the scores etc., and it automatically refreshes for the end user? I would like it to also store the stats/games in a database if possible, for later viewing.

Thank you

marcus_at_trillium · **Joined:** Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:50 pm **Posts:** 146

You can use Microsoft frontpage, but they will have to refresh the page and instantly it will be updated.

concle2 · **Joined:** Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:30 pm **Posts:** 4

An example of what I would like it the Real Time Games thingy on NHL.com

I don't have Frontpage

Josh.Waller · **Joined:** Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:18 am **Posts:** 521

You would need a script that is a mixture of php and AJAX. Unfortunately i don't know of any pre-made scripts for doing this sort of thing.

Update:

I did a google search for ajax scoreboard and a few hits came up, it might be worth you investigating them,

concle2 · **Joined:** Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:30 pm **Posts:** 4

none were what i am looking for

FnCool · **Posted:** Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:10 pm

hmm, just thinking, so i'm not sure but...

what about maybe putting it in an iframe and making the iframe refresh, say every 5 minutes?

another thought is to do something with an rss feed.
i'm not sure if either are possible without doing a bit more research

Josh.Waller · **Joined:** Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:18 am **Posts:** 521

FnCool: That iframe idea is a damb good one i didnt even think about. it wouldnt be realtime but would be up to date within 5 mins

concle2 · **Joined:** Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:30 pm **Posts:** 4

yaeh, an iframe was what I was going to do, but i wanted something bigger, and more detailed.... iunno ill keep going

Josh.Waller · **Joined:** Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:18 am **Posts:** 521

You can make a whole webpage within the iframe so it can be plenty detailed and any size you want.

Hinty · **Joined:** Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:30 pm **Posts:** 20

you could create the page to display the info you want an insert javascript to refresh the page every 30 seconds and the score will be updated

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