Gift Voucher Integration

[Guest]

Does anyone know where I can get a simple gift voucher script that allows a
customer to enter in the codes I hand out and be able to sign up, get a free
file and let everyone be happy in the process? OScommerce is wayyy too
confusing, I've seen some others online that want you to have all kinds of
credit card information that I really don't want to add to my site. I want
something that works like iTunes' code redemption page. Can anyone help me?

 

[Thomas A. Rowe]

There are other shopping cart application that offer this option as well. The code has to integrate
with your entire application, it can not just be added on, unless it is by the author of the code
you are currently using, as you will need to use a server-side script and database to accomplish.

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[Guest]

Ok, so I have an .sql file I'd like to use, but I don't have a handler I
guess. But the interface should just be as simple enough as a form with a
text box that uses the GET/POST function?

 

[Thomas A. Rowe]

You will need to post to a page that will then do a look up and it a match then redirect the person
the a page where they can download the file, etc. However you will need to protect the file, if the
user gives out the link to others, etc. Also you will have a error handler if the code enter is
wrong, etc. This all requires custom written server-side scripting.
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[Bob Lehmann]

should just be as simple enough as a form with a text box that uses the
GET/POST function?

Yes. Much in the same way as a rocket is put into orbit simply by creating a
big fire under a metal tube.

Bob Lehmann

 

[Guest]

well, I don't know whether to take that as sarcasm or what, but yeah there
needs to be some form of secure file handshaking. I'm just not familiar with
this type of code. I'm not a genius, if I was I wouldn't have to come to a
discussion board such as this. I'm looking for someone who can help not make
fun, dig?

 

[Bob Lehmann]

Yeah, I dig.

Another one of those "should be simple" problems from someone who has
absolutely no idea what is involved in accomplishing the task.

If it's so simple, why don't you just put it in a "form with a textbox that
uses a GET/POST function", and be done with it?

Bob Lehmann

 

[Guest]

ok, whatever you say mr. genius. why don't you go find someone else to mess
with and stop hassling people online? in discussion boards no less. real
pathetic junior. are you really that lonely Bobby?