only problem I have with that idea is that input boxes can be so
vaired as far as on click events, on change events, diffrent
formating, then theres the action page and form validation..there is a
lot more to a form than a simple Name:inputbox.

Adam H

On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 21:24:27 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello List -
>
> I am looking to store information about variables nad form fields in a db to conditionally build html forms -
>
> Has anyone stored the variable name, and the form type in a database - and built the form dynamically on the fly?
>
> I can't seem to find any references to it and am thinking because it must be a bad idea.
>
> Basically - store
> name            |    type  |       state
> LastName             text
> LastName             text
> HowToContact         radio         checked
>
> Then build components that write the html form- ie -  if it's a radio button -
> <cfoutput><input type="#type#" name="#VarName#" #state#></cfoutput>
>
> Another purpose is - if I decide to do forms in Flash - perhaps I can have the database spit out an XML document to use to build the flash interface.
>
> Perhaps have the DB spit out XML/ or another format to build PDF forms etc....
>
> Too complex? Bad Idea - Any products already allowing this (NOT Hosted servies)
>
> Thanks!
> Jason
>
>
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