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Lpspider · 12-19-2005, 08:55 PM

Okay, I've got a question about html forms... I've got it nearly all set up as I want it with the fields and all, but my problem is the submit. How and where do I submit it too? Viewing the source on other pages they have it set as something like "action=sendmail.php" - what does this do? I set mine on "mailto:myaddress@site.com" but it doesn't work so well.

Any ideas? Much appreciated.

compuXP · 12-19-2005, 11:15 PM

Here's how POST requests work.

You'll know it's a POST request by <form method="post">. This just means the values are hidden.

Non-hidden values appear in the URL when using method GET. Variables can be passed between pages by ending the URL with a question mark then the syntax as shown:

file.php?action=do_this&user=compuXP&id=2

That sends 3 variables over, however, GET values are highly insecure when using that info more than very temporarily for non-dangerous processes.

Then, PHP recognizes these URL variables as data variables, so "action" becomes PHP variable $_GET['action'], or just $action for shorthand.

Set your form method to POST, and action to a PHP file. Then in the PHP file, for a VERY simple mailer script, assuming you know the TO, SUBJECT, MESSAGE, and FROM fields...

PHP Code:

   <?php
//Variables $to, $message, and $subject have been placed. The FROM
//value is added here in the script.

mail($to, $subject, $message, "From:Person<email@domain.com>");

//There. Mail sent.
?>

Should work

12-19-2005, 08:55 PM	#1
Lpspider Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 122	forms - question Okay, I've got a question about html forms... I've got it nearly all set up as I want it with the fields and all, but my problem is the submit. How and where do I submit it too? Viewing the source on other pages they have it set as something like "action=sendmail.php" - what does this do? I set mine on "mailto:myaddress@site.com" but it doesn't work so well. Any ideas? Much appreciated. __________________ My Forums:Science Forum\|BIG MONEY\|Writing Forums If you're looking for a web-related partner, or need an odd job done, PM me.

12-19-2005, 11:15 PM	#2
compuXP Retired Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 139	Re: forms - question Here's how POST requests work. You'll know it's a POST request by <form method="post">. This just means the values are hidden. Non-hidden values appear in the URL when using method GET. Variables can be passed between pages by ending the URL with a question mark then the syntax as shown: file.php?action=do_this&user=compuXP&id=2 That sends 3 variables over, however, GET values are highly insecure when using that info more than very temporarily for non-dangerous processes. Then, PHP recognizes these URL variables as data variables, so "action" becomes PHP variable $_GET['action'], or just $action for shorthand. Set your form method to POST, and action to a PHP file. Then in the PHP file, for a VERY simple mailer script, assuming you know the TO, SUBJECT, MESSAGE, and FROM fields... PHP Code: `<?php //Variables $to, $message, and $subject have been placed. The FROM //value is added here in the script. mail($to, $subject, $message, "From:Person<email@domain.com>"); //There. Mail sent. ?>` Should work __________________ Retired Moderator/Member/Friend/Helper - it was great working with all of you!

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