Hi guys... ahm im new in php.
i really need help with this..
i am making a exam system.
i want to put a time limit to my exam page like 20mins
and when the user still dont click the next button and the limit reach.
it will automatically refresh the page aand redirect to next page..
hope some1 will help me on this..
any help would b appreciated.
creperz
0
Newbie Poster
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Jump to PostThis should help:
http://www.astahost.com/info.php/create-online-timed-test-php_t11978.htmlWith a timeout as long as 20 minutes, you will need to set the maximum time that your program is allowed to run as you will exceed the normal system default for the system to time you out.
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chrishea
182
Nearly a Posting Virtuoso
This should help:
http://www.astahost.com/info.php/create-online-timed-test-php_t11978.html
With a timeout as long as 20 minutes, you will need to set the maximum time that your program is allowed to run as you will exceed the normal system default for the system to time you out.
vibhaJ
126
Master Poster
Here i have posted code which will work for 5second, you can set urs.
<html>
<head>
<script type="text/javascript">
function timedMsg()
{
var t=setTimeout("redirect()",5000);
}
function redirect()
{
alert('5 seconds is completed!');
window.location.href='nextpage.php';
}
</script>
</head>
<body onload="timedMsg()">
exam paper.
</body>
</html>
creperz
0
Newbie Poster
thnx for it.. it really help alot and it work good.
but i need it to auto send..because im making an online exam.
vibhaJ
126
Master Poster
another logic:
1- make a one iframe in main page.
2- on header of main page put a timer of 20 minute.
3- When 20 min finishes close iframe using js and prompt user that time is over.
Check this steps might be help u.
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