RE: [PHP] Ereg question
I am using ereg to validate the format of a date entry (mm/dd/yy), but
if
the year ends in a 0, it is being stripped and as such produces an
error.
So
1990 would be 199. The dob is being inputted by a form
Here is my code:
if (!ereg(^([0-9]{2})/([0-9]{2})/([0-9]{4})$, $formsave[dob],
$parts))
{
$error[dob] = *; $message[dob] = Invalid date format!;
$dob = \$parts[3]-$parts[2]-$parts[1]\;
}
So is $formsave['dob'] being changed before you get to this code,
causing the check to fail? What else are you doing with
$formsave['dob']? Nothing here is going to cause it to drop a zero from
the end.
Your code doesn't make much sense, though. If the ereg() fails, $parts
is not going to have any value, so why are you referencing $part[1],
$part[2], etc... ?
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Re: [PHP] Ereg question
$parts has been removed as I found I didn't need it there, but the problem
still exists. This part of code however may be causing the problem, although
I thought trim only stripped white space.?. $formsave['dob'] is a
session variable. I have also found now that leading 0's are also being
stripped.
foreach($HTTP_POST_VARS as $varname = $value)
$formsave[$varname] = trim($value, 50);
If it's not there then the whole script fails.
B.
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From: John W. Holmes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 2:28 PM
Subject: RE: [PHP] Ereg question
I am using ereg to validate the format of a date entry (mm/dd/yy), but
if
the year ends in a 0, it is being stripped and as such produces an
error.
So
1990 would be 199. The dob is being inputted by a form
Here is my code:
if (!ereg(^([0-9]{2})/([0-9]{2})/([0-9]{4})$, $formsave[dob],
$parts))
{
$error[dob] = *; $message[dob] = Invalid date format!;
$dob = \$parts[3]-$parts[2]-$parts[1]\;
}
So is $formsave['dob'] being changed before you get to this code,
causing the check to fail? What else are you doing with
$formsave['dob']? Nothing here is going to cause it to drop a zero from
the end.
Your code doesn't make much sense, though. If the ereg() fails, $parts
is not going to have any value, so why are you referencing $part[1],
$part[2], etc... ?
---John W. Holmes...
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Re: [PHP] Ereg question
This is what I get when I echo $formsave[dob] - 9/09/199. It was
inputted as 09/09/1990.
B.
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Subject: RE: [PHP] Ereg question
I am using ereg to validate the format of a date entry (mm/dd/yy), but
if
the year ends in a 0, it is being stripped and as such produces an
error.
So
1990 would be 199. The dob is being inputted by a form
Here is my code:
if (!ereg(^([0-9]{2})/([0-9]{2})/([0-9]{4})$, $formsave[dob],
$parts))
{
$error[dob] = *; $message[dob] = Invalid date format!;
$dob = \$parts[3]-$parts[2]-$parts[1]\;
}
So is $formsave['dob'] being changed before you get to this code,
causing the check to fail? What else are you doing with
$formsave['dob']? Nothing here is going to cause it to drop a zero from
the end.
Your code doesn't make much sense, though. If the ereg() fails, $parts
is not going to have any value, so why are you referencing $part[1],
$part[2], etc... ?
---John W. Holmes...
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Re: [PHP] Ereg question
Just some more information. It appears that the session variable
$formsave[dob] is causing the problem. If I echo the input $_POST['dob']
it shows correctly, but when it's put into $formsave[dob] the leading and
ending 0's are being stripped.
B.
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From: John W. Holmes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Beauford' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'PHP General'
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 2:28 PM
Subject: RE: [PHP] Ereg question
I am using ereg to validate the format of a date entry (mm/dd/yy), but
if
the year ends in a 0, it is being stripped and as such produces an
error.
So
1990 would be 199. The dob is being inputted by a form
Here is my code:
if (!ereg(^([0-9]{2})/([0-9]{2})/([0-9]{4})$, $formsave[dob],
$parts))
{
$error[dob] = *; $message[dob] = Invalid date format!;
$dob = \$parts[3]-$parts[2]-$parts[1]\;
}
So is $formsave['dob'] being changed before you get to this code,
causing the check to fail? What else are you doing with
$formsave['dob']? Nothing here is going to cause it to drop a zero from
the end.
Your code doesn't make much sense, though. If the ereg() fails, $parts
is not going to have any value, so why are you referencing $part[1],
$part[2], etc... ?
---John W. Holmes...
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RE: [PHP] Ereg question
I thought trim only stripped white space.?. $formsave['dob'] is a session variable. I have also found now that leading 0's are also being stripped. foreach($HTTP_POST_VARS as $varname = $value) $formsave[$varname] = trim($value, 50); If it's not there then the whole script fails. Why do you have the 50 there in the trim() function? That's what's causing your problems. You're removing all fives and zeros from the beginning and end of your string, along with any white space. ---John W. Holmes... PHP Architect - A monthly magazine for PHP Professionals. Get your copy today. http://www.phparch.com/ -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Ereg question
On Monday 31 March 2003 04:15, Beauford wrote: Just some more information. It appears that the session variable $formsave[dob] is causing the problem. If I echo the input $_POST['dob'] it shows correctly, but when it's put into $formsave[dob] the leading and ending 0's are being stripped. Having read the whole thread it seems that you're only disclosing information when it's been totured out of you :) May I suggest that in order to save yourself and other people's time that you give FULL and ACCURATE information. For example, at the start of the thread you're pinning the blame on your ereg, then you're saying the session variable is the problem. Only after it has been pointed out to you that what you say you're doing cannot possibly have the effect that you say you're seeing, do you finally disclose that you're using trim() on the vital variables. Put simply, if you had posted your full and unadulterated code right from the start then this thread should/would/could have been resolved in about 2 posts. Saving time and frustration for everyone involved. -- Jason Wong - Gremlins Associates - www.gremlins.biz Open Source Software Systems Integrators * Web Design Hosting * Internet Intranet Applications Development * -- Search the list archives before you post http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=php-general -- /* Bit off more than my mind could chew, Shower or suicide, what do I do? -- Julie Brown, Will I Make it Through the Eighties? */ -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Ereg question
I posted the information as I had it. I had no idea what the problem was and posted the information I thought was FULL and ACCURATE - if this isn't good enough - then maybe I'll look for another list where people are a little more forgiving of new users. Remember, you were in my shoes once. B. - Original Message - From: Jason Wong [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 11:20 PM Subject: Re: [PHP] Ereg question On Monday 31 March 2003 04:15, Beauford wrote: Just some more information. It appears that the session variable $formsave[dob] is causing the problem. If I echo the input $_POST['dob'] it shows correctly, but when it's put into $formsave[dob] the leading and ending 0's are being stripped. Having read the whole thread it seems that you're only disclosing information when it's been totured out of you :) May I suggest that in order to save yourself and other people's time that you give FULL and ACCURATE information. For example, at the start of the thread you're pinning the blame on your ereg, then you're saying the session variable is the problem. Only after it has been pointed out to you that what you say you're doing cannot possibly have the effect that you say you're seeing, do you finally disclose that you're using trim() on the vital variables. Put simply, if you had posted your full and unadulterated code right from the start then this thread should/would/could have been resolved in about 2 posts. Saving time and frustration for everyone involved. -- Jason Wong - Gremlins Associates - www.gremlins.biz Open Source Software Systems Integrators * Web Design Hosting * Internet Intranet Applications Development * -- Search the list archives before you post http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=php-general -- /* Bit off more than my mind could chew, Shower or suicide, what do I do? -- Julie Brown, Will I Make it Through the Eighties? */ -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Ereg question
On Monday 31 March 2003 13:58, Beauford wrote: I posted the information as I had it. I had no idea what the problem was and posted the information I thought was FULL and ACCURATE - Full and accurate if taken literally are absolute terms and are objective not subjective. if this isn't good enough - then maybe I'll look for another list where people are a little more forgiving of new users. Remember, you were in my shoes once. Jeez, my suggestion was to make it easier for others to help you. If you insist you can always continue to post your question in installments (don't forget a teaser to whet people's appetite for the next episode). And yes, you can also look for another list if you want. These are all your choices. -- Jason Wong - Gremlins Associates - www.gremlins.biz Open Source Software Systems Integrators * Web Design Hosting * Internet Intranet Applications Development * -- Search the list archives before you post http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=php-general -- /* Things are not always what they seem. -- Phaedrus */ -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Ereg question
This likely won't get through, but if it does. Post a real address so these conversations don't go through the list. I mean I'm already a burden to the list as it is. B. - Original Message - From: Jason Wong [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 1:36 AM Subject: Re: [PHP] Ereg question On Monday 31 March 2003 13:58, Beauford wrote: I posted the information as I had it. I had no idea what the problem was and posted the information I thought was FULL and ACCURATE - Full and accurate if taken literally are absolute terms and are objective not subjective. if this isn't good enough - then maybe I'll look for another list where people are a little more forgiving of new users. Remember, you were in my shoes once. Jeez, my suggestion was to make it easier for others to help you. If you insist you can always continue to post your question in installments (don't forget a teaser to whet people's appetite for the next episode). And yes, you can also look for another list if you want. These are all your choices. -- Jason Wong - Gremlins Associates - www.gremlins.biz Open Source Software Systems Integrators * Web Design Hosting * Internet Intranet Applications Development * -- Search the list archives before you post http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=php-general -- /* Things are not always what they seem. -- Phaedrus */ -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Ereg question
Beauford, Jason, Build a bridge and get over it already sheeesh TYVMIA Peter -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] ereg question
Hello, check it in the manual: http://www.php.net/manual/en/function.ereg.php If you don't pass the third -- optional -- argument, then it's true. Otherwise not. I don't know this book, but you may keep in my mind that PHP is evolving, so the online manual can be its most up-to-date documentation. - Original Message - From: js [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 3:05 AM Subject: [PHP] ereg question In the Leon Atkinson Core PHP book, in his ereg example he states that ereg will only return the first match on a line. Can anyone confirm or deny this? Thanks, Josh -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To contact the list administrators, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To contact the list administrators, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
