Disable 'edit this page'

brockomundo · #1 (**permalink**) Jun 22nd, 2007, 18:29

Hey folks,

Newbie here. I have pages that I don't want people looking at the code for. Does anyone know how to use possibly Javascripts or an HTML code to block the button on the 'standard buttons' toolbar at the top of internet Explorer? I've been looking all over and experimenting myself but I can't get it to work.

I can't look at the codes of the sites that have this for obvious reasons.

Example:
http://www.ibm.com/us/

There are many examples of this on corporation/major business websites.

JustinStudios · #2 (**permalink**) Jun 22nd, 2007, 18:36

There is no way to block the source code on a website. Some websites do have some of the features disabled in a browser but there is so many ways of getting the code that its not worth the effort. I can still get the code for that link you posted. Best thing to remember is "If you don't want it to be seen, don't put it on the internet". All the advice I can give ya.

karinne · #3 (**permalink**) Jun 22nd, 2007, 18:39

+ 1 on what was said above.

It's waste of time!

sannbe · #4 (**permalink**) Jun 22nd, 2007, 18:46

Agree with the other two. Besides if it is good coding it can be a great learning tool for someone else.

brockomundo · #5 (**permalink**) Jun 22nd, 2007, 19:12

The thing is that these pages are incomplete previews of pages that I build for a design business. I don't want clients taking these preview pages and finishing themselves without paying what is due for the complete project.

Another possibility is wrapping these project pages in a blank frame, blocking the code, but I have experienced some problems with that solution.

I have considered drafting contract to work statements but as a new business, I doubt potential customers will look with approval at an advance payment on a project, especially with my almost nonexistent portfolio.

I want to do any little thing that will prevent a client from accessing the code. Any tips on this as well would be appreciated.

Thanks.

JustinStudios · #6 (**permalink**) Jun 22nd, 2007, 20:48

Use a flat image with watermarks. Never display a temporary work to a client that is not an image and that is in usable condition. Place watermarks on it and make sure that it is unusable (by using code). Also, you should have something that makes sure that your client pays you even if they decide to go with someone else. They pay you the amount and you give them what you have made so far.

sannbe · #7 (**permalink**) Jun 22nd, 2007, 21:38

Quote:

Also, you should have something that makes sure that your client pays you even if they decide to go with someone else.

That's called a contract to work that you get signed before you even start on the design. Basic business 101....

Lchad · #8 (**permalink**) Jun 23rd, 2007, 00:46

Here is a little code for you courtesy of Dynamicdrive.com:

Code: Select all

//Disable right click script III- By Renigade (renigade@mediaone.net)
//For full source code, visit http://www.dynamicdrive.com

var message="";
///////////////////////////////////
function clickIE() {if (document.all) {(message);return false;}}
function clickNS(e) {if 
(document.layers||(document.getElementById&&!document.all)) {
if (e.which==2||e.which==3) {(message);return false;}}}
if (document.layers) 
{document.captureEvents(Event.MOUSEDOWN);document.onmousedown=clickNS;}
else{document.onmouseup=clickNS;document.oncontextmenu=clickIE;}

document.oncontextmenu=new Function("return false")
// -->

It only works in IE however and is really easy to get around if you know computers at all.
But it might be what you want! Copy and paste this between the <head> tags.

JacobHaug · #9 (**permalink**) Jun 23rd, 2007, 08:15

Oh yeah, also you could just embed the website in flash. Most clients are not going to know how, nor be able to learn to decompile the swf. Plus that takes hours to do correctly...lol.

brockomundo · #10 (**permalink**) Jun 23rd, 2007, 15:56

I like these suggestions. I have considered the Flash solution before but I was scared that the page would lose some of its functionality going from PHP and HTML to SWF. I've discovered that .SWF won't render tables and otherwise HTML in Flash is extremely limited.

JustinStudios · #11 (**permalink**) Jun 23rd, 2007, 20:27

Besides that all I have to do is download the .swf and unpack it with my $10 program and I have all the code you typed in. So like I said before "If you don't want it to be stolen, don't put it on the internet". You could spend 2 years developing something that would be secure and I bet you I could find a way around it in 2 minutes. I've never seen source code I couldn't get to.

JustinStudios · #12 (**permalink**) Jun 23rd, 2007, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacobHaug

Oh yeah, also you could just embed the website in flash. Most clients are not going to know how, nor be able to learn to decompile the swf. Plus that takes hours to do correctly...lol.

Sothink's decompiler takes about 30 seconds to fully decompile it and I haven't come across anything that it can't get a great .fla for yet.

andrew2u · #13 (**permalink**) Jun 23rd, 2007, 21:38

Write it in a language you made up yourself. It may not display right but how important is that really? I can get any content with a number of site grabbers that are available for free.

andrew2u · #14 (**permalink**) Jun 23rd, 2007, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by brockomundo

I like these suggestions. I have considered the Flash solution before but I was scared that the page would lose some of its functionality going from PHP and HTML to SWF. I've discovered that .SWF won't render tables and otherwise HTML in Flash is extremely limited.

Also, search engines cannot index your flash >butt scratch<

JacobHaug · #15 (**permalink**) Jun 23rd, 2007, 22:21

Oh come on. Yes search engines can index flash. Google started indexing flash over a year ago...lol. As for you hacking the swf their are ways that make it protected...which Sothink cannot decompile it. But you can still decompile it by hand, but as I said that would take at least 2 hours.

JacobHaug · #16 (**permalink**) Jun 23rd, 2007, 22:22

Oh and as I said, do correctly. If you want my AS and my flash animations, you need to do it by hand not with Sothink, as you won't get my hidden code!

andrew2u · #17 (**permalink**) Jun 23rd, 2007, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacobHaug

Oh come on. Yes search engines can index flash. Google started indexing flash over a year ago...lol. As for you hacking the swf their are ways that make it protected...which Sothink cannot decompile it. But you can still decompile it by hand, but as I said that would take at least 2 hours.

Oh come on. Yes my point is still valid...lol. Not that I don't appreciate the condescension.

JacobHaug · #18 (**permalink**) Jun 23rd, 2007, 22:47

How is your point still valid?

andrew2u · #19 (**permalink**) Jun 23rd, 2007, 23:05

Because I said so..now finish your veggies or no dessert.

JustinStudios · #20 (**permalink**) Jun 24th, 2007, 00:36

Umm ignore Andrew2u's posts. Guy doesn't seem to know what he is talking about. As for Sothink not being able to decompile your AS can you teach me your methods? I have yet to come across one that couldn't be decompiled but I have never used it on anything other than customizing templates that only include .swf's . I'd like to learn that and maybe if its not too hard you could post that as a security and Flash tutorial. (If you ever have enough time to write it, haha).

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