Page Scraper

Sometimes a web site has just one piece of information you find interesting or want to keep track of (without having to constantly start your browser and visit the site). You could write your own custom Widget, or, if you're up to the challenge of using Regular Expressions, this simple tool can save you the trouble.

Regular Expressions are NOT for the faint of heart. If you're not an experienced computer programmer, please think twice before trying to use this Widget. Even programme… More

Current Version: 1.4.2

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February 26, 2006 · version 1.4 Geo Atreides
Of course, grrrrreat widget! I do have some questions. Can I use http://regexlib.com/RETester.aspx to test my expressions? Could you please explain what the error messages mean? As a programmer, I use mainly the trial and error method of getting things done, so a log will help a lot, and maybe something akin to the "Step in" function any debugger has. Thx.
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February 25, 2006 · version 1.4 jojo
you'll need backslashes before each of the first two parens, and a backslash infront of each of the three s's, and a backslash before the decimal point. this website won't show them when you paste them in here.
February 25, 2006 · version 1.4 jojo
CD: I got it to work. try (WTMP):</TD><TD>sss([1-9]{1,3}.[1-9])
February 25, 2006 · version 1.4 Chris Means
What regex are you trying to use? Remember, you have to take the HTML into account.
February 25, 2006 · version 1.4 C.D.
This is cool! but I can't make it work for the current water temp. on this page:

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=ducn7

If any of you are able to make it work and post the right script for it that would be great.