Counter FAQ

Short Answer:

Check file permissions on your data file.

Long Answer:

The counter displays dashes when it can't read or write to the data file. Common causes:

chmod 666 /path/to/data/pagename.dat

Short Answer:

Yes.

Long Answer:

You can use your own custom digit images. Here's how:

1. Create 10 GIF images named 0.gif through 9.gif
2. All images should be the same size (width and height)
3. Upload them to your images directory
4. Update the $image_dir variable in the script to point to your images

$image_dir = "/images/mycounter/";

Short Answer:

Edit the data file directly.

Long Answer:

The counter stores the current count in a simple text file. To reset it:

1. Locate your data file (usually in $data_dir/pagename.dat)
2. Open it with a text editor
3. Change the number to your desired starting value
4. Save the file

Short Answer:

Yes, use different data file names.

Long Answer:

Each page can have its own counter by using a unique data file name. Pass the file name as a parameter:

<img src="/cgi-bin/counter.cgi?page=homepage" alt="Counter">
<img src="/cgi-bin/counter.cgi?page=about" alt="Counter">
<img src="/cgi-bin/counter.cgi?page=contact" alt="Counter">

This will create separate data files: homepage.dat, about.dat, and contact.dat