I'm glad that you could get it done and it's even better to know that you're aware of this terrible design.
Good luck with this project (you'll need it).
Luis C.
General Disclaimer:
Are you seriously taking the advice and code from someone from the internet without testing it? Do you at least understand it? Or can it easily kill your server?
How to post data/code on a forum to get the best help: Option 1 / Option 2