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cf_img

This custom tag presents a clean impression of any page comprising many graphical images by illuminating unsightly placeholders.

ServiceMinder

ServiceMinder allows you to view active services as well as start or stop any service.

CF_PathIndex version 2.0

CF_Pathindex version 2.0 is an update of the original cf_pathindex tag that I wrote a couple of years ago. Many people have expressed an interest in particular functionality that was not included in the original code, so here it is. The tag allows you to create a Verity index of a tree of documents on your server, but to exclude subdirectories in the tree by name. This function can be very useful if you use FrontPage extensions, for instance. Documentation is included in the tag itself.

XMLvar

XML Variable Identification Tag - For those who want simple XML interpretation. This tag can be used to interpret an XML string received by passing the variable name you are looking for. The tag will return the variable value as well as other valuable information.

cf_generateobjectmodel

cf_generateobjectmodel grabs property and method information from user-defined types and outputs them to a page in table-format. This is useful when you need to produce a report on your object model.

Aversion.com E-Mail List Manager

The Aversion.com E-Mail List Manager helps to automate your email distribution lists. It can be used to set up mailing lists for news or anything else on your site. The program comes with a fully functional administration screen that allows you to add, delete and modify addresses. You can also send emails directly from the administrator, and view archived emails. The system also comes with an Automated Email Tool, which will automatically process the email in your email list address inbox. This tool allows users to automatically subscribe and unsubscribe, and it will also remove any emails addresses that bounce.

CF_Authenticate

This ColdFusion custom tag protects directories and/or individual templates from public access.

CF_RECYCLE_FORM

This tag allows you to pull data out of any database table, and will let you populate a form if there are results. Perfect for Fusebox applications.

MachineState

CF_MachineState determines the current state of the machine that the code is running on. The valid replies to retState are "On" and "Off". If the state of the machine is "On" then retTimeToChange is blank, as the time when the machine will be on may not be determined by the OS. If the state of the machine is "Off" then retTimeToChange is equal to the time determined by the GetTickCount that tells when the server will turn on, or the state of the machine will change. This may be used to determine when the machine is available.

CF_SourceBrowser

A versatile utility for viewing and analyzing ColdFusion source files/directories. Integrates a source viewer with a 'FusionDocs' standard documentation parser/viewer, and eight separate software 'metrics'. An invaluable tool during all phases of the software development cycle.

CF_SoftwareMetrics

Returns eight separate "metrics" of a given ColdFusion template. These measure different aspects of logic and style, to give valuable information regarding reliability and maintainability. High 'risk' values may be a sign that the code needs to broken into smaller units, or at least that more extensive comments/indentation are needed. Based on Tom McCabe and Arthur Watson's "Structured Testing: A Testing Methodology Using the Cyclomatic Complexity Metric," 1996. Interpreted for CF by Lee Borkman.

cf_multiplelistintersection

cf_multiplelistintersection takes in an array of lists, and returns the intersection of all the lists.

InflationCalculator

This tag will take an initial year and dollar amount and give you a corresponding value, adjusted for inflation, in a second year. Data allows for dates from 1913 to 1999.

Email Made Simple 2.0

This new version of Email Made Simple handles all basic mail functions (send, receive, reply, delete), along with some new functions (send AND receive attachments, custom addressbook). Easy-to-use interface helps add to its functionality. Low price for what it offers!

CF_MailMonger

Calculates US Postal Service Priority Mail shipping rates. Since the rate tables are on your own website, there is no reliance on anyone else to produce your rates. Includes an admin utility so you can modify rates online.

FreeData_USTrademarks

This ColdFusion 4+ CFML custom tag uses CFHTTP to perform a keyword search on the Trademark Text and Image database of the US Patent and Trademark Office and return the results as a ColdFusion data structure.

FreeData_EDGAR

This ColdFusion CFML custom tag uses CFHTTP to retrieve a list of SEC filings from the EDGAR database. This tag can be used to create a custom EDGAR query for a corporate relations site, or to offer a free form search on a financial services site.

FreeData_NWS

This ColdFusion 4.1+ CFML custom tag uses CFHTTP to retrieve hourly weather reports from the National Weather Service's Interactive Weather Information Network.

DP_PCQuote

This ColdFusion 3.1+ CFML custom tag uses CFHTTP to retrieve price and fundamental packages from the PC Quote CGI service.

DP_AlphaWords

This ColdFusion 4.x CFML custom tag provides a simple way to ensure proper interpertation of such data as random passwords. It helps to eliminate confusion between "1" (One) and "l" (Lowercase L) and "0" (Zero) and "O" (Uppercase O). The tag takes a string and presents one of five standard "alpha word" encoding sequences. For example the tag might take the string "ABC" and return the standard NATO encoding of "Alpha Bravo Charlie". It can also present more detailed information to enforce case.

CF_FormValidate

CF_FormValidate is a simple validation tool that captures invalid characters submitted through forms. This tag is one line of defense against "Cross-Site Scripting" hacks.

PlasmaFusion

PlasmaFusion is a structured development environment and secure web application hosting platform for Allaire ColdFusion. The techniques employed by PlasmaFusion improve application flow and encourage reutilization, segregation and the maintainability of source code.

Lotto Number Generator

Lottery number generator. You specify the highest number that can be drawn and the game type. You can specify Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Pick 6 (Lotto) or PowerBall games.

_Text to URL

Turns plain text into URLs, or removes URLs from text and leaves as plain text.

CF_UPSRateMonger

Calculates UPS® rates using the 2000 rates downloaded from ups.com. Since all rate tables are on your site, no reliance on the UPS® web site or CFHTTP calls are necessary. The present version supports shipping (weights up to 150 lbs) in all 50 U.S. states and Canada (At present only Canada Standard shipping service is supported to Canadian destinations), and includes the fuel surcharge effective 8/7/2000. Future revisions may include UPS® ''accessorial'' options given sufficient interest, but this system provides enough functionality for most common needs.

CF_DHTMLQUERY

CF_DHTMLQUERY generates a table (like CF_DUMPQUERY) but each column is client-side resortable (using dhtml) if they are using IE4+. Otherwise, a normal table is generated.

_EMail Pager

This file checks remote emails, then forwards the messages to any other address (like a cellphone or pager). Handy for being notified of new messages to dumb servers (like at my work) that cannot notify you when new messages arrive, effectively freeing you up from having to check your emails all day long just to discover you have none.

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