Downloading from a website

[robo_obi]

Ok, this is going to be confusing so I'm trying my best to have it make sense.

I will try and outline the steps on what I need it to do, there are actually two things i need it to do.

1. Pattern Generation

The thing i want to download is a large series of images (from a webcam) and I am at the moment discerning the pattern behind their file numbering. Once i get that figured out is there a way in FM to automatically generate a list of values for each image?

2. The actual downloading (step by step):

i) Sign into a website using my username and password.

ii) using the list of values from above, add them onto the end of a web address

iii)download each of those files in order into a specified directory....

ok.....so....well after reading that I think i could be trying to use the wrong program for this.......but it may be possible (with plug-ins and such....maybe) so yeh.....if i am in the wrong place could anyone suggest how i could do this?

[CyborgSam]

If you are using a Mac, you can use AppleScript to do all of this without Filemaker. I'm not familiar with PC scripting enough to answer authoritatively.

Log in methods for websites vary radically. If a site specifically asks that login information not be remembered by the browser, you cannot automate login.

In Mac browsers under Mac OS X, passwords can be stored in the keychain, allowing login without typing anything by going to a URL.

I assume the list of values is simply the filename for each image, like: DSCN1234.JPG

AppleScript can generate a listing of files in a directory, and parse the list for changes since the last run.

Is this a start?