where can i find documents on the widgetbox javascript API?

I think the question is more like where one can find documentation of the functions in the WIDGETBOX.* namespace (like the one used in the "Proxied request" snippet). At least, that's what I'm trying to figure out...

Jason,

All docs around developing widgets are located at:

http://docs.widgetbox.com/developers/...

In the code editor, if I choose "Proxy Request" from the "Snippets" menu, this code gets pasted in:

<script type="text/javascript">

var req = new WIDGETBOX.net.ProxiedHTTPRequest();
req.onload = function() {
//Your code goes here... use req.responseText for response
}
req.open("get", "http://remote.url.goes.here/");
req.send();

</script>

What I'm looking for is some documentation that helps me understand what exactly is going on here. It's clear that there is some set of Javascript functions that are accessible via the WIDGETBOX.* namespace, but it's not clear what those functions are, what they return, or how to work with them. The sample code shows that WIDGETBOX.net.ProxiedHTTPRequest() returns an object with methods "open" and "send", but it's not clear what arguments I can pass these methods or what exactly they return.

I don't see any documentation addressing these issues on the page you linked to, which is more of a high-level overview of how HTML/JS widgets work than API documentation. So should I just assume these functions are undocumented for the time being? Or am I missing a link somewhere?

I have the same question. I am trying to make a we feel fine! widget, and the "normal" API call doesn't seem to work.

Hey Jason and Nynke,

We don't have a doc on the web services proxy yet (anymore), but we're going to put on together. The previous doc was 'lost in the fire' when the old forums went away.

This doc will only be around the web services proxy, however. The majority of the widgetbox. namespace is a private API, not a public API.

Thank you. That will work for me. Maybe an example of it's use, so I can "translate" for my purpose? Like a man page?

When do you think it will be available? Around ...

Sorry, Nynke, I don't have an ETA. Could be a few days, could be more. It really depends on when we get time to put it together.

You are funny! That's wayyyy closer than I thought. I was thinking in terms of "how many weeks" ... I was considering maybe moving to create a google gadget and then import it, or somin like that. Now I do not have to. Thank you!

Jason Lefkowitz' question was ten months ago, hence ...

Yeah, I think I actually spoke with Jason over e-mail around the same time, but I could be mistaken.

Plus, you would have been pretty bummed when you imported a google gadget only to find that you can't use their libraries, including the one that proxies requests.

In the meantime, if you want to post how you're hoping to use the proxy, we can make sure that our info addresses that implementation.

Ok, but please keep in mind that I am still learning ... and may have taken on a bit too much? As usual ... hey, but maybe you can help (I am getting some free support here maybe! :)

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I am wanting to make a "we feel fine" widget that's sizable, and just has the "we feel fine" link. No big screaming logoos from me. Just a link to "We feel fine" to honor the creative commons license. And as formattable by users as possible. I am wanting to offer all the options listed here:
http://www.wefeelfine.org/api.html
Plus "color" (text, background), "edges" (color, round or not) and "sizing" from a mini-widget to a page size version.

But my first story is that I actually want to be able to produce the data, of course.
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<style type="text/css">
.title {font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",Times,serif;font-size: 18px;font-style: italic;line-height: 20px;color: #003300; text-align:center;}
</style>
<h1 class="title">We Feel Fine</h1>


";
} else {
return "";
}
}

var today = new Date();
var y = today.getUTCFullYear();
var m = today.getMonth() + 1;
var d = today.getDate();
var today_str = y + ((m < 10) ? "-0" : "-") + m + ((d<10><![CDATA[
var req = new WIDGETBOX.net.ProxiedHTTPRequest();
req.onload = function() {
/* puzzle, puzzle */
if (req.response == null || typeof(req.response) != "object" ||
response == null) {
ummmmmmmmmmmm = "<i>Invalid data.</i>";
return;
}
}
req.open("get", url);
req.send();
//]>

var one = false;
var html = "<table>";

var feelings = response.split("\n");
var t = 0;

for (var i = 0; i < feelings.length; i++) {
var f = feelings[i];
var attrs = f.split("\t");

if (attrs.length != 7) { continue; }

var attr_posturl = attrs[0];
var attr_imageid = attrs[1];
var attr_feeling = attrs[2];
var attr_postdate = attrs[3];
var attr_posttime = attrs[4];
var attr_sentence = attrs[5];

if (attr_posttime == "" || attr_imageid == "" ) { continue; }

t++;
if (t > 7) { continue; }

var now = new Date().getTime();
var minutes = (now - attr_posttime) % 60 ;
var time_str = minutes + " minute"+((minutes != 1) ? "s" : "")+" ago";

html += "<tr><td>

Thank you very much. A start. Was the interface or snippet tested? It is for one sentence, the latest, and I get none?

Well, I copied it exactly. How many syntax errors can one make with a "copy paste". No dice. I am giving up. Thanks anyway.

Checked for those and now I've got it working. Thanks a million! Now I can wrap my code around and get creative with displaying. Soon, soon, soon, (2 days or so) I will post a link here so you can enjoy too what you helped create. And I'll be writing a blog on the excellent support of widgetbox.

This is awesome!

Just what I was looking for and needed. If I can pile on here, I will be adding in a feed dynamically via a param when the user get the widget to customize is there an example to style the feed elements? I have a piece of javascript but I am not sure how to use it in this setting. Since the snippet you described gets the feed, I am not sure how to use my function now:




ok.. I tried adding the code but it didn't work

Hi Dave,

I have code that I wrote for this purpose, I am just not sure how to paste in here to have someone aide me in getting it all worked out.

Hi Dave,

I have code that I wrote for this purpose, I am just not sure how to paste in here to have someone aide me in getting it all worked out.

it does work on another page.. I am trying to port it over:

Working example: Just input a rss feed:

Working Example

the javascript in the example works fine I just can't figure out how to put my function in the widget box and have it be called properly

Sure thing.. I am all about helping..

Do you mean all of the locations I got this from?

Ahh..

I don't have a working one yet... the function to parse out the feeds is where I am having the trouble porting... I wanted to post it into this thread to see if someone could help me troubleshoot it... but I don't know how to put code in the replies here... I try the code brackets but no luck

Hi Dave,

I have code that I wrote for this purpose, I am just not sure how to paste in here to have someone aide me in getting it all worked out.

Hi Dave,

I have code that I wrote for this purpose, I am just not sure how to paste in here to have someone aide me in getting it all worked out.

my Developer name is Honeymoon Registry.... Is that what you need/mean?

raynellbell@gmail.com

Thanks.. funny thing is that it was working.. then it reverted back... I was soooo pissed cause I was trying different things and have no idea how I got it to work

Have fun... make sure you do the cha cha slide a few times =)