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hi,
i looking for something like this
http://dhtmlx.com/docs/products/dhtmlxScheduler/index.shtml?mn
this can´t work for me because i don´t have php5
this is a sheduler they have a free and comercial version i looking for a
free solution if possible.
this must save and load from a db
thanks a lot for your help
:)

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@sr dva59 (sorry — using your exact name style from the thread: ) wanted an Outlook/Google-style scheduler and pointed to a PHP4-friendly calendar that did not match that UI. A practical, free approach that matches the requested look-and-feel is to combine a client-side calendar UI with a tiny server API: use a JavaScript calendar (month/week/day views, drag/drop, resize) and let PHP talk to a database via a simple JSON feed. FullCalendar (client-side) is a good match for the UI and works with any backend; it only needs a JSON events feed and endpoints for create/update/delete.

Minimal database layout (example):

CREATE TABLE events (
  id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
  title VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
  start DATETIME NOT NULL,
  end DATETIME DEFAULT NULL,
  allday TINYINT(1) DEFAULT 0,
  description TEXT,
  user_id INT
);

Practical notes and tips:

  • Return ISO8601/SQL datetime strings from the PHP feed and set header('Content-Type: application/json'). FullCalendar accepts start/end as ISO strings.
  • If running PHP4 (no built-in json_encode), include a small JSON library (PEAR Services_JSON) or emit the simple JSON array manually for basic ASCII content. Check with function_exists('json_encode') and fall back if needed.
  • Implement separate endpoints for reading events (GET), creating/updating (POST/PUT) and deleting (POST/DELETE) so the client can sync with DB.
  • Watch timezones (store UTC, convert in the UI) and beware recurring events — they need special handling.
  • If possible, upgrade to PHP5+ for easier JSON handling and security fixes.

FullCalendar is a good starting point for the UI; then keep server logic minimal, focus on correct date formats and HTTP headers, and iterate on recurring/event rules as needed.

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Google search works just fine!
Have a look at this one (php 4.3.0 or higher recommended):

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hi,
thanks a lot for your help but that shedule is very diferent from what i want
i looking for something like Outlook or google shedule
thanks for your help :)

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