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  1. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Using HTTP Post with Ahref's API

    I'm trying to create a bot that grabs backlink metrics from Ahrefs.com using an API. I don't know if any other ZP gurus use Ahrefs (or any other similar services), but I would appreciate any advice. So I'm using HTTP Post Request. In the URL field I've inserted...
  2. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] IF - won't detect text presence

    ***Issue resolved*** Just changed to a different text to check, and it now works. Facing an issue when trying to check text presence. I'm using Data > Text with IF: '{-Variable.check_limit_msg-}'!='' If no text is present, then IF shows false (which is good). But when text is present then...
  3. shabbysquire

    General advice on scraping with proxies.

    Probably a stupid question, but I'm looking to scrape a site that uses HTTPS protocol. Is it ok to scrape with normal HTTP proxies, or do I need HTTPS? I ask as a proxy seller advises using HTTPS (same price as HTTP ones). Thanks.
  4. shabbysquire

    ImageDecoders.com captcha issues.

    Anyone experiencing issues with captcha service ImageDecoders.com? Whilst in debugger and facing a captcha, it says that 'image is sent for recognition', but nothing ever happens. I've performed basic checks: made sure credits are in my account, and my credentials are correct in ZP captcha...
  5. shabbysquire

    Scraping via GET request & captcha issue.

    Hi. I'm using Get request to scrape a site, but sometimes come across a captcha message. Obviously I can't input captcha at this stage. Is it possible to change from GET to normal ZP browser > fill in captcha > then go back to scraping via GET? Thanks.
  6. shabbysquire

    Advice on a phrase matching tool.

    I'm hoping to create a tool that analyzes lots of words/phrases from a file, and then have ZP match the phrases. Then output to a list the number of matches made, i.e.: (5 words) how to fix a puncture (39 matches) (4 words) finding the best job (23 matches) (3 words) how to date? (53 matches)...
  7. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] HTTP Get - scraping behind a paywall?

    I'm hoping to use HTTP Get to scrape content (behind a paywall), but have to be logged into the site. I assume it's possible to log in by using my unique cookie in: HTTP Get > more tab > cookie?
  8. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] If logic - Check if value is present?

    Most likely a simple solution to this. In IF logic I need to check if a value is present, i.e. if value present = good, no present value = bad. How do I achieve this?
  9. shabbysquire

    How to create a custom user interface in ZP?

    I've been browsing the ZP marketplace looking for templates. I noticed that some creators have designed a custom user interface (input parameter) where you can input various values, etc. Some have included their own logos/branding. Is this only available for compiled templates that are ready...
  10. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Deleting last opened projects in UI?

    Is it possible to delete all the last opened projects in the user interface? I need to purge these as the old projects no longer exist.
  11. shabbysquire

    Issues saving to .csv format.

    Having issue formatting in .csv. within ZP 4.5.0.2. I use table processing > add line. The variables are separated with a semi-colon ";" like so: {-Variable.total_days_elapsed-};{-Variable.gig_rating-};{-Variable.gig_collected-} I save the setting in table as seen in the image: When I open...
  12. shabbysquire

    HTTP Get - number of threads?

    In ZP v. 4.5.0.2, is there a limit on threads for a template that uses HTTP Get? I can only run 1 thread, and nothing happens if I try to increase it.
  13. shabbysquire

    When pictures are disabled site doesn't work!

    I've come across a strange issue with Fiverr. I'm trying to scrape a particular category of gigs. If I disable pictures then the page won't load. In ZP 4.5.2, I tried playing around with profile > browser > opera browser & chosen mobile screen resolution -- it loads ok without pictures, but...
  14. shabbysquire

    If variable's values are the same?

    This is a simple query, but having a difficult time using forum's search feature.:rolleyes: In Logic IF, I need to compare the value of two variables and see if values are the same (positive exit if both values are the same). How do I compare these? Thanks.
  15. shabbysquire

    How to check text presence?

    This question is regards the checking of text presence. When I input a value (i.e. username) during account creation, how do I check if username is already taken? When a unique username is inputted, then the message 'Available' shows. I'm able to grab the unique OuterText in Get Value ok, but...
  16. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Profile nicknames - year question

    With the profile.nickname, i.e. captainspudmash1978, is it possible to have a nickname without the year (1978) appended to the end? If not, I'll stick my own list of nicknames.
  17. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Deleting existing text in box?

    I'm trying to delete text that's already in a text box (then replace with my own text). Is this possible? Tried to use forum search but couldn't find an answer.
  18. shabbysquire

    Regex a list?

    I've looked as using word processing, but can't seem to pull it off. I've got a whole list of urls that I need to filter. I need to separate the normal urls & subdomains. I have my regex ready to filter out the urls (main domains), but can't seem to regex a whole list in PM despite using word...
  19. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Issue with scanning urls.

    I'm creating a bot that scans my sites looking for dead links (or where there's no DNS/host). Typically when you visit a non-existent url, you get the "Server not found" (in Firefox browser). When I come across a invalid url in debugger, PM just quits as it failed debug. I need it to move to...
  20. shabbysquire

    Append a single letter from A to Z?

    Just like the variable processing (set number and increase), is it possible to do it with letter? I'm scraping a search box (with suggestions), and need to append a single letter after the seed keyword, i.e. keyword a, keyword b, etc. The letters need to be in order (A to Z), not random. Is...
  21. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Compare whether variable exsist in a list?

    I've scraped peoples' usernames & saved to a list. I then need to compare a new username (variable) to the existing list, (then use IF logic to see if the username already exists). I've searched the forum, but only found: how to judge whether the variable is existing in the list. But I'm lost...
  22. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Write to file. Need help formatting results.

    In Files > Write to file, I want to save all the html links on seperate lines (I've checked both append to file & add line break at the end). I then save it as an .html extension. When I open the .html file, instead of getting a link on a seperate line, I keep getting a wall of text.
  23. shabbysquire

    Error of the project - There was an error of the project. Roll back on one action

    In ZP (latest 4.5.0.1), I sometimes get the following pop-up message: Error of the project - There was an error of the project. Roll back on one action? This usually happens when an active tab isn't found. What does this error mean? Also, can I disable the popup message?
  24. shabbysquire

    Regex designer question

    This might sound daft, but I'm hoping to learn regex (to use within the regex designer). Is it possible to input my own regex in the designer & use in data > take dom? I'm hoping to use standalone regex software (i.e. RegexBuddy) to grab the code. Will the software 'engine' affect the results...
  25. shabbysquire

    Possible issues with ZP?

    In ZP, it works ok for awhile but then the threads stop running & I keep getting: ZP_0 in the top left-hand corner of the window. This affects all of the threads. When this happens I keep getting error: cb0dfbee-77ea-445a-b361-445fde4c59f9 (Active instance of tab not found).
  26. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Count number of characters?

    I would like to count the total characters (taken from a page's title and put to a variable). How can I do this in word processing? Assuming this can be done, how do I set a range? For example only keep the results if title is between 10-15 characters? Thanks!
  27. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Cannot connect to authorization server - Project Maker.

    In PM, keep getting the message: 'Cannot connect to authorization server' I've disable the firewall, but can't open PM.
  28. shabbysquire

    How to stop thread if using dead proxy?

    This is probably obvious, but how do I stop a thread if the proxy has died or won't load at the beginning?
  29. shabbysquire

    ZP error log: Active tab of instance not found

    Keep getting this error message in ZP: bef4f45b-f30c-4418-8f29-0ee9f6ed7a36 Run Web browser tab setting. Active tab of instance not found. I'm sure this has something to do with the timeout tab I'm using, but not sure. I've also noticed a few threads in ZP get 'stuck' on a page and nothing...
  30. shabbysquire

    Everything jumbled up in PM

    This one isn't a real issue, but it can cause problems in the workflow. In PM (latest version), I keep noticing that templates keep getting moved around. For example, I usually have everything lay out in logical order in the top left-hand corner. I then run debugger, stop it, and then my...
  31. shabbysquire

    Issues with javascript?

    Just wondering if anyone is experiencing problems with javascript when running a project? There's a site that throws me onto a page meant for non-js browsers (nonJsLandingPage). This page is usually blank. I always have js enabled in PM.
  32. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Possible issue with javascript not working?

    I'm not sure if I've found a bug , but here it goes. I think there's an issue with the javascript. Even though I've enabled it, the website in question keeps throwing me off to a page designed for non-js browsers. I really need js to work with this site. Anyone else experience this?
  33. shabbysquire

    Element is not found during debugger - v. 4.3.7.1

    During actions recorder in v. 4.3.7.1, I can select links,buttons etc. But when I run the template in debugger, I keep getting the following errors: bcd994c6-3401-4a4f-876f-23aab4a487d4 | Element is not found bcd994c6-3401-4a4f-876f-23aab4a487d4 | Failed to process re-4101 | Element not found...
  34. shabbysquire

    Cannot use check text presence on a particular page

    I'm unable to do a check text presence on a particular page. The reason being is that all the possible text variations are already in the page's source code - thus ZP finds true (in IF) even if it isn't showing on the page (the message that I'm looking for in text presence pops up whilst you're...
  35. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Issues with profile

    When I run a template & account registration was unsuccessful, on the next try ZP keeps using the same profile details (name, age, date of birth, etc). Is it possible to randomize this on the next attempt?
  36. shabbysquire

    Setting the search preference in Google?

    Just scraping The G and would like to set the search results at the maximum of 100 (per page). But I'm stuck at moving the slider to 100. Is this possible?
  37. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Using different referrers each time?

    I'm trying to come up with a load of different referrers everytime I visit a site. I thought I'd try spinning the referrer, but it didn't work. Is there another way to use a different referrer on each visit?
  38. shabbysquire

    Delete a random proxy?

    I'm using a random proxy in list processing (get line > random). If the proxy, for example, got a temporary ban from a website, is it possible to delete the random proxy in: list processing > delete line? If so, how can I achieve this? Btw when I try to write the (random) proxy to a file...
  39. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Use proxy several times then delete?

    I'm trying to figure out how to create, say, several different accounts on one proxy. Then once that's done, delete the proxy & use the next one (and so on...). Because at the moment (in list processing) it takes a proxy and deletes it. I'm also trying to avoid looping back to the beginning.
  40. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Match male or female name to gender?

    When creating accounts during sign-up and I choose a male/female name, is it possible to choose male/female gender (in drop down box) that matches the name? Has anyone managed to accomplish this? This would make account creation seem realistic.
  41. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Trim characters/text down?

    Hey all. Is is possible to trim some text that's assigned to a variable? I'm looking at word processing but can't find a way to trim some text down, i.e. from 100 characters to only 30.
  42. shabbysquire

    DOM regex - nothing found in debugger.

    When I do append to project > and do regex, it finds what I'm looking for ok. But when I run my template in debugger I keep getting the 'Nothing was found message'. This has been like this all day. Is anyone else getting this?
  43. shabbysquire

    Is anyone using Capmonster? If so, what do you think?

    I'm trying to get Capmonster up & running for simple captchas. Does anyone have a decent success rate with this?
  44. shabbysquire

    Table processing - How to write to individual cell in excel?

    In table processing I've obviously used the .csv extention for excel. But when I try to Add Line with 3 variables (example: {-Variable.nameColumn-};{-Variable.telColumn-};{-Variable.addressColumn-}) and separate with ";" (semi-colon), everything is written into a single cell. I've made sure to...
  45. shabbysquire

    Logical IF - combine many variables?

    I've set up list processing (x3) to count the rows of text (and have assigned variables x3). Now if any of the files are empty I need to use the IF to loop back. Is it possible to combine 3 variables in IF?
  46. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Bug 4.3.7.0 - DOM - Issue with list

    I use DOM and put all regex results to list. After I run debug the DOM action has an error (broken red lines around box) & tells me that "List with specified name does not exist". When I open the DOM, the list isn't there (I have to select the list again). Strange thing is that after debug...
  47. shabbysquire

    Scraping - How to check if no more results?

    I'm trying to scrape the results of eB*y listings. When I get to the final page there's no text that tells you you've reached the end. I need to carry out a check so that if I've reached the end, then I can load a new search kw and perform a new search.
  48. shabbysquire

    Assign several regex results to a variable & not list?

    When in the regex designer I usually get several results (say 0-7). Is it possible in DOM action to have all results (0-7) to a single variable? Because in DOM if 'All' is selected it only gives me an option to write to a list - which I don't want, I'd rather assign to a variable.
  49. shabbysquire

    Assign different regex to a single variable?

    Is it possible to have several regex (in DOM) assigned to one variable?
  50. shabbysquire

    [SOLVED] Keyboard emulator - only runs on a single thread in ZP?

    Just a few questions re the keyboard emulator. When I'm running a few threads in ZP, it seems that the keyboard emulator can only be active on one thread. Is this supposed to happen? This is causing a bottleneck & slowing down the speed of the template. Is it possible instead to use ctrl+v to...