A recent addition to the array of tools and services offered at Voxeo is the File Manager. Upon signup, we allocate filespace for our developers so that they can host .XML, .grammar, and .wav files on our servers, so that the headaches of setting up your own webserver to dish out content, (or worse, finding a free webhost), is no longer a requirement. Herein, we will detail how you can use the Voxeo File Manager, (or VFM, for short) to upload your files to our servers.
Logging In
The first thing you'll want to do is to log in to your account by pointing your browser to http://community.voxeo.com, and enter your username and password into the appropriate fields in the left navigation bar. Don't have an account yet? The you'll need to visit our Account Signup Page first! Once you provide your login credentials, you'll be taken to the Application Manager page, where you will be able to view existing applications, and create new ones. From here, you will want to look in the left nav bar, and choose 'Voxeo File Manager'.
Uploading and Creating Files
With the Voxeo File Manager open, you'll see the default directory structure containing three folders. The 'Root/www' directory, with a 'grammar' and an 'audio' subdirectory. You can add directories as you see fit, by using the 'New Directory' field located at the bottom of the screen. If you have an existing .xml, .grammar, or .wav file, (the only supported file extensions), to upload, then you can click the 'browse' button located next to the 'Upload File' field to find the file on your local machine.
Don't have an existing file to upload? No worries. You can create and map an XML file by using our on-site XML editor. Scroll down to the 'New File' field and enter a filename, (with file extension!), for our new file. Once this has been submitted, you will see your new file listed in the 'www/root' directory.
Editing and Deleting Files
Once you have some content uploaded to the filespace, you can edit, delete or view the files by using the options in the 'Actions' column. In this column, you will see the following choices:
Edit File
Rename File
Delete File
Choosing the 'Edit File' option will take you to the text-viewer. There, you can add, delete, or comment out code for troubleshooting or development purposes. When finished, make sure you click the 'Save File' button located at the bottom. You'll also note at the bottom of the output pane, the file's URL is displayed so you can easily map to it in the Application Manager. The naming scheme is as follows:
The options for renaming and deleting files are pretty self-explanatory. Smart coders make a habit out of creating concise, descriptive filenames so that content is loacted easily. Imagine the heaqdaches of looking through fourteeen or so 'helloworld' applications in order to find the right one...........
Recording your own audio files
In the right hand side of the VFM, astute developers will notice an option that allowsd you to record audio over the phone. This recorded audio is conveniently saved within the 'audio' directory of the File Manager so you can easily include it in your application.
Allowable File Extensions
As noted, the VFM will accept .xml, .grammar, and .wav files, but do be aware that we do not support any kind of server-side markups, such as ASP/JSP/PHP/etc. If your wish is to run a more complex app, (such as our downloadable opensource applications), then you will need to find a suitable webhost that does offer support for the server side language in question. A quick Google on the subject will turn uo numerous choices for hosting, some free, and some not-so-free. Choose wisely.
