Hello, I have a php script that sends out multiple SOAP requests that can take a bit of time. Is there any way to have my php script display a loading page while this takes place then displays the results page once it is finished? I looked into javascript but I'm not sure if it can accomplish this while the php code is processing. Thanks for any help!

PHP Code:

echo '<p>Starting request 1</p>';
flush(); 
sleep(2);
echo '<p>Request 1 done. Starting request 2.</p>';
flush(); 
sleep(2);
echo '<p>Request 2 done.</p>'; 


You'll need Javascript for this as PHP can't change a page on the user's browser (in real time like you're talking about -- it can obviously output HTML). Looking into Ajax and load progress indicators as I'm sure there are a few tutorials and widgets out there to help.

I did a quick search and found a nice introduction (didn't see the code you wanted, but a discussion of the things you'll need to consider): http://ajaxpatterns.org/Progress_Indicator

I also found a YUI example: http://developer.yahoo.com/yui/examp...l-loading.html

Hope that helps.

http://www.tuxradar.com/practicalphp/13/9/0

LMAO

with javascript display:

Use jquery to get cool effects while the stuff is loading or do

http://nsaunders.wordpress.com/2007/...rocess-in-php/

Wow, thanks for everyone's response! I will try to play with a few of these and let you know how it goes!