I like to post to self. A general outline of a simple form script goes like this:
<?php
// include config file or other functions needed
include("_header.php");
if ($_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD'] == "GET") {
// display a blank form display_form();
} else if ($_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD'] == "POST") {
// process the posted input and display result
}
include("_footer.php");
exit;// define any functions specific to this file here
?>
The result is that a simple link to the page will run the "GET" branch of the page and essentially show a static page. That page would then "POST" back to itself, running the "POST" branch, processing the form input and displaying a results page.
The header and footer files could be static .html files but sometime you want to do dynamic stuff with the page title or navigation so I've shown them as .php.
Sheila -- Sheila Fenelon [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.shefen.com/ San Marcos, Texas
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My question is which format is better (preferred) - post to self or post to an external php script. I use both and would like to be a little more consistent and standard. I like the post to self - however refresh gives me problems but the result is fewer files. Working with a separate script makes it easier to make changes to the form and the script. My project involves many php scripts and do not want to paint myself into a corner. Any thoughts, logic or opinions are welcome. TIA :-) Regards
Loren Wolsiffer
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