HitMan tutorial - Dynamic counters

 
     
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  Links that point to any type of files or documents such as images, music files, videos, software, etc. can also be handled trough a HitMan counter which not only will accrue each hit but also it will hide the source path from view.


As an example, lets suppose you want to display the following image after your visitor clicks a link that says: "Show image".		  
     
   
     
     
  You create a counter in HitMan that points to the image. The new link may look like this.

http://www.hit2count.com/do/hm4/h4.cgi?acc=K5TTZMHLXBZD0EKFPE7397&flnk=tutorial_page5_weblogo.gif

As you may have noticed this is the same link from the previous page. This means there is no need to create a new link while it is ok for you to add all hits to the same counter regardless of were the hit came from.

To create this link in HitMan you need to input the path to where the file is at your server, also you need to give it a friendly name which will be used by HitMan to locate the path. You need to think of a name which will be easy for you to recall what was the file. Finally, after both pieces of information are entered the link is created by pressing the File Tag button if it is not already in the pressed position.
Now, you just need to add the link to your page and add the link name. When it is finished it will look like this:

Show Image

Below is the code that makes it possible. You may click the link to see it working. It will open in a new window.

<A HREF="http://www.hit2count.com/do/hm4/t4x.cgi?acc=HitMan_Samples&flnk=mylogo"><FONT SIZE="2" FACE="Arial, Helvetica">Show Image</FONT></A>		  
     
  You can use the same procedure to link to virtually any type of downloadable file.
This line points to Falcon installation pack. Clicking this link will let you download Falcon. To learn more about Falcon, click here		  
     
  Move your cursor over the links or click on them to check their functionality  
     
     
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