Web development question - cache refresh

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

04/12/2006 05:47:49 PM · #1

I'm looking for a script that will refresh the cache of internet explorer when a web page is loaded. I'm using a Macromedia Flash object to display a slideshow, but after a visitor has been there once, if I change the object (adding / removing photos) then when the visitor returns again they still see the old flash presentation because it cached.

I would like a script that refreshes the cache for my page on loading the page.

See my site if you'd like: //www.samchadwickphoto.com

skylen

Nikon D200

04/12/2006 06:22:02 PM · #2

Did you try holding Shift while you click the Refresh button in the toolbar?

ShorterThanJesus

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

04/12/2006 06:43:20 PM · #3

Originally posted by skylen:

Did you try holding Shift while you click the Refresh button in the toolbar?

That's only helpful if he is trying to flush his own cache.

I'd take a look at this code example. Be sure to remove the line as this will have your page reloading every 5 seconds.

Hopefully that works for you.

howzit

04/12/2006 06:47:52 PM · #4

Try using the following script in your tags:

The problem is that this is form your standard HTML page, and these meta tags are often not honored by some browsers. Also the first tag above does not work with Internet Explorer 5 and in other browsers it may still be cached in the Temporary Internet Files folder.

Microsoft has a suggestion (resolution) on their Web site.

And an old favorite of mine - HTMLGoodies - has a link on their site too.

My own solution:

Use ASP or PHP - there are several scripts you can run to get this to work seamlessly across multiple platforms and browsers.

EDIT: Jonathan - you beat me to it :)

Message edited by author 2006-04-12 18:50:42.

04/14/2006 11:30:44 AM · #5

still working on this (using the codes mentioned above) - not had any success yet, but shall let you know. Thanks for the responses.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

04/14/2006 11:33:02 AM · #6

still working on this (using the codes mentioned above) - not had any success yet, but shall let you know. Thanks for the responses.

David.C

04/14/2006 02:10:44 PM · #7

I see you have the code properly refreshing your post! :P

David

gusto

Canon EOS-7D

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX APO RF HSM for Canon

04/14/2006 02:21:45 PM · #8

Add a url parameter to the page url, it will make the browser think its a new page and prevent it from caching the content
example: //www.mywibsite.com/mypage.htm?page=1&action=12345

you can make the value for the action part of the parameter random so the browser will se this page as unique each time it is loaded