HitMan is an online serial counter that let you track your files downloads by means of a desktop screen. On this screen you can view simultaneously any number of counters which are automatically updated in real time.
To begin using HitMan you need to open an account. You are able to open an account as soon as the software starts. You can let HitMan create an account number for you or you can type your own.
A password is optional and is for local protection of the screen.
An E-mail for validation is sent to you after the account is reserved You need to open the url stated on the email for the account to be created.
This screen is divided in four parts. Buttons for commands are on top followed by counters list, counter report and account status panels.
From left to right
Select the Edit button on the Reports screen or press key A or key E. This opens the Edit Screen.
Path to the file: This box must contain the path to the file you want to create a counter for. This path has to be accessible via the web whether or not the file link will be accessible to the public on the web. This path is where Host2count server will look for your file.
If you are constructing an embedded counter then this path may be anything and don't need to be a true reference to any file.
Test button: This tests the validity of the path.
S button: Strict path. Press this if you want HitMan to allow only formatted URL If the path does not need to be a url then this button needs to be up.
Friendly Name: This is the name people will see instead of the file name. It may be anything. i.e.: if your file name is "dance-music.mp3" the friendly name could be "mp3file.txt" or "nicemusic_dance1" or anything you like.
Initial value: If you need to start your counter from a value different than zero.
Comments: This is a local only field. You can type any text for your references.
Unique hit: Check this if you want to account only one hit per visitor per day. If uncheck every time the user comes back to that document it will account for a hit.
Help Display: It displays quick help for many important buttons and fields. Click on the label to hide it and to show the current counters. You will need to do this or click on the small help button (below large buttons) if you want to edit or delete an existing counter.
Show on Report: If checked the counter will appear on the Reports page. If unchecked it wont but it still will be monitored by Hit2count server and hits will continue being added.
These two buttons generate code for different applications.
Use Page view If you want to monitor and accrue page view. This code must be embedded on a html page and a web connection must be present between Hit2Count server and that page.
If you need to place this counter on eBay pages check the eBay option. Note the difference of the code.
Use Download to monitor file downloads. Any type of file can be monitored. Whether it is an executable or a picture to name a few. This code must replace the original link to the file.
Digits: If a default style is found the code will match that style. If no code is shown you must select the DIgits editor to create a default style.
Export
Click auto insert if you want the code to be automatically inserted in the page.
New: Clears the form and all internal values. Reading the program for a new counter.
Add counter: Adds the counter to Hit2Count server under your account. Changes are immediate and your counter is ready as soon as you get the confirmation.
Break link: Keeps your counter current status but stops adding hits to it. If you need to reestablish counts in the future the counter will continue instead of restarting from zero.
Reset Counter: Restarts the counter from zero
Delete Counter: Deletes entirely the counter. All data for that counter is lost.
Update: If you have done chances to your counter press this button to accept the changes and upload the new configuration to the Hit2Count server.
For in depth assistance consult the main Help document