2805Submitting data to forms with IP*Works!http://CoverYourASP.com/FormSubmit.aspIf you haven't, the site provides free sample code that allows publishers like me to share information about their articles using the RSS XML format. Sample code is also provided that allows directories (such as these) to read these RSS sources and submit them to their databases.ASP > Tips and Tutorials > Form ProcessingOct 10, 2006
Many articles detail how to create "independent" HTML select objects with ASP. However, I have not found a good article about creating "dependent" HMTL select objects with ASP. This article details how to leverage several technologies -- both client- and server-side -- to create dependent HTML select objects with ASP. In this article, I will use the following technologies:
Learn to collect info from forms and validate them with VBScript serverside. All code is available. View the demo to see the result.
Intro:
I can't even count how many form validation scripts I have made. This is something that you just have to know to be an ASP developer. I'll show you have you can collect info with a form, and how to validate it.
I think it's safe to say that every site needs a form - a contact or tell-a-friend form to send email, a Search form to search your database, or some sort of data entry form - probably all of these!
As you'll soon see, the framework for all these forms is the same. Once you've written one, the rest are easy - it's just copy and paste! The steps to follow are:
While 99% of your Web sites visitors are kind, positive people, there will always exist that 1% that aim to be an annoyance and will attempt to irritate as many people as possible. These folks always seem to find their way to your Guestbook or Messageboard and post inflammatory messages. Often times, they'll use abusive language that your polite visitors will find rude. Why let a few bad apples spoil the whole barrel?
Forms are great for collecting and handling data on your website. But how can you use ASP to make the most of your forms? Most webhosts provide standard scripts for form handling, but to make your site truly dynamic, it will not be long before you want forms to do something more than the average generic script offers.
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