Problem previewing RapidPHP srcripts with Xampp Server

[ranja]

Hello, everyone, I am stuck. I am currently using RapidPHP to build my PHP Scripts, so I downloaded the Windows Version of the Xampp Server which consist of Apache servers, PHP, MySQL, Myphpadmin, etc, but when I try to preview my script, it shows the Index page of the xampp website that tells you that the server is working. I saved a php file to my servers root directory c:\xampp\index.php, then I tried to request it from my browser by entering http://xampp/index.php, but all I got was the Xampp server index page (which states that the server is working fine) instead of the display of my PHP Script. So, it is telling me that the server works, but it doesn't work with RapidPHP Editor for displaying PHP scripts output.

So, eventhough I have followed the steps bellow, my script still is not displaying when I click preview.
1. On the Options menu, click Preferences;
2. In the Preferences window, click Preview folder;
3. Click Mappings, then click Add;
4. Enter your document root folder and the corresponding web address, in the above example you would enter c:\xampp\ and http://xampp/

Does anyone have any helpful ideas?

[syrupcore]

I think the default document root for xampp is \htdocs\ or \wwwroot\ located in the xampp folder. try putting your php file there.

[ranja]

Based on your response, I made the best decision. Because I was having issues with xampp running my php cripts, I just removed it from my system and downloaded Uniserver instead. Uniserver is very much like xampp, having MySQL, PHP, and Apache in one package; however, I seemed to understand their examples much better than I did with xampp, not saying that xampp isn't good, but I felt more comfortable with Uniserver. In addition, Uniserver provides security for both PHP Script development and production. You can set your own passwords and username. You can run it in PHP Safe Mode if you want. It specifies its root directory with www folder by default and automatically creates a w:\ drive which you can change to whatever drive name you want. So, all the user has to do is create his/her PHP website in RapidPHP and save it into the www folder, then type in http://localhost/nameoffile.php in your Browser, just like when you are typing in a website address. For example, if you create a php file called nameoffile.php, you would save it in the www folder which is the root directory for displaying your files which are your websites files on your Windows machine. I am using Vista as my operating system, and it works fine. Uniserver has a very good FAQ, which is very basic for anyone at any level of computer knowledge. I hope this helps someone who was in my situation. You can even serve your own websites with Uniserver; you would first delete the .htaccess file inorder to get your Uniserver ready for this however. You will be online in this case.
RapidPHP is one of the Best if not the Best PHP Editing software out there on the market. I hope this helps other people!

[MaxD]

Anyone have any experience with Uniserver. Checked their website and it lacks an installation guide. There is mention of storing files on a Flash memory and taking it with you to install on other computers for demos etc

Basically I'm looking for something easy to install and set up. Did install xammp last year and installed Wordpress and a CMS on it, but when my laptop started to run slow I deleted it.

It does mention a PHP plugin vs. 4 which I thought is out of date...? I mainly need it to test ideas out for my WordPress sites.

[Karlis]

Maybe (just a thought) we need our own all-in-one Server with good manuals and auto-isntall for our users to end the web server installation and configuration problems?

I'll take a look at XAMPP and WAMPP and other solutions to see how they work. As for me, I am a hardcore user i installed and configured apache, php, mysql manually... what a loss of time but what a valuable experience.

[MaxD]

Maybe (just a thought) we need our own all-in-one Server with good manuals and auto-isntall for our users to end the web server installation and configuration problems?

Has Christmas come early... What a great idea. This is the way to go, rather than adding a WYSIWYG in my opinion.

[MaxD]

How's progress with this, will it be available this year?

[MaxD]

Maybe (just a thought) we need our own all-in-one Server with good manuals and auto-isntall for our users to end the web server installation and configuration problems?

I'll take a look at XAMPP and WAMPP and other solutions to see how they work. As for me, I am a hardcore user i installed and configured apache, php, mysql manually... what a loss of time but what a valuable experience.

With this make Webuilder 2009

[Karlis]

Well, since version 2008 there is a built-in tiny web server which works with our own PHP package. All is described here:
http://kb.blumentals.net/kb/index.php?V ... EntryID=84

Of course XAMPP and WAMPP can be used too, and mos tof our users indeed have them. If you prefer to use XAMPP or WAMPP, this article might be helpful, it has been updated since 2007:
http://kb.blumentals.net/kb/index.php?V ... EntryID=23

[MaxD]

Tried installing xammp recently on a USB key (I've used it this way before) and it wouldn't work (got a 'directory mismatch' error), hence my interest in something better. I'm involved in a BIG project at the moment, so haven't done much of my own stuff lately (most of the more complex stuff is done by someone else )

Thanks for the info Karlis, I will look into it and report back if I have any problems.

[Karlis]

Xampp on an USB stick .... oh my God

I am pretty sure it uses absolute configuration paths (e.g. c:\XAMPP\whatever\...) so even if you install it properly, once the USB drive letter changes, everything gets broken we have ideas for our own better system but these are still only ideas.

[MaxD]

Xampp on an USB stick .... oh my God

It worked before(there are even online guides showing people how to do it) though it doesn't anymore. Started using the webuilder built in server and it works fine, no problem. Followed the guide, went to check everything, found it was OK. Did a bit to one of my neglected projects and suddenly its starting to look promising.