In Yahoo Pipes, the URL Input Module allows the user to specify a URL. It can be useful for allowing the user to restrict a search to a specific site. In this example, we’ll get the user to enter their Ebay Store URL into the URL Input Module. We’ll call the input “ebaystore”, set the [...]
Number Input Module
In Yahoo Pipes, the Number Input Module allows the user to enter exactly that – a number. In this example, we’ll let the user enter their age using the Number Input Module. We’ll call the input “age”, set the prompt as “Enter Your Age”, set the position as “1”, default as “23”, and debug as [...]
Location Input Module
The Location Input module in Yahoo Pipes allows the user to specify a geographic location. Useful for limiting search results to a specific location. Also allows results to be plotted on a map. Here are some examples of valid locations: Beverly Hills, California Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 40.739777,-73.660387 The location datatype provides some [...]
Date Input Module
The Date Input module allows the user to enter a date. You can type in a date, or use the pop-calendar to select one. The Date Input understands these date values: Jan. 12, 2001 10/21/1958 15 JUN 06 now yesterday +3 days –10 days +5 hours 1181230100 (utime – the number of seconds that have [...]
Text Input Module
The Text Input Module allows the user to enter in a string of text. This could be used for search queries, or any number of things. In this example, we’ll get the user to enter their name. We’ll call the input “name”. Set the prompt as “Enter Your Name”, position as “1”, set the default [...]
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