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Creemo
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<form method="POST" action="--WEBBOT-... - 4/5/2007 2:04:39
Hi ya'll,
I've got a quetion pertaining to Front Page forms.
I typically use a different WebBuilder program and have much less experience with FP (usually for the relative positioning attribute).
And, I've always used PHP for my email form handling, which I am totally pleased with...
But... I would still like to know more about "how the FP
<form method="POST" action="--WEBBOT-SELF--">
form action method actually works"?
Is there a separate sever side script used with this FP method? And, if there is...would one of you folks be so kind as to paste an example of the server side script that would interact with this FP form method?
Also, if there is a server side script, does FP automatically produce this script or do you have to write it yourself?
I am wanting to do some experimenting with this on my own server and hoping to gain a little more experience.
Thanks for all the great suggestions and help ya'll have provided in the past as well.
JR
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BobbyDouglas
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RE: <form method="POST" action="--WEB... - 4/5/2007 2:42:31
The form connects to the FrontPage Server Extensions (this is something your host will usually have installed for your account).
This is basically a program on the server that handles the form, FrontPage will send the information to the form, and then it will process everything. This saves you time by not having to write your own form handling script.
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Is there a separate sever side script used with this FP method?
- Yes, called FrontPage Server Extensions
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would one of you folks be so kind as to paste an example of the server side script that would interact with this FP form method?
- In order to utilize this form script, you need to create the form in FrontPage, and click on the Publish button to put it on your website. Your host will need to make sure that FrontPage Server Extensions are enabled on your server.
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Also, if there is a server side script, does FP automatically produce this script or do you have to write it yourself?
- It is included in many control panels, as well as available for download online (you'll need to search around for the download though).
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I am wanting to do some experimenting with this on my own server and hoping to gain a little more experience.
- What kind of server are you running? Linux/Windows? Are you using a pre-configured setup that has a bundle of many programs (such as WampServer)? Are you using a control panel, if so, which one?
Also.... note that FrontPage Server Extensions are no longer being supported/updated. Unfortunately there is nothing that will be replacing them, so you are pretty much out of luck as soon as there is a security issue regarding FPSE. Please read through the FAQ about the FPSE end-of-life
Although RTR does not provide a link to download the FPSE, there are still people online who have posted their installer for the FPSE.
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coreybryant
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RE: <form method="POST" action="--WEB... - 4/5/2007 9:00:32
Also keep in mind that you will have to publish this site to http://www.example.com and not use FTP. FTP will corrupt the extensions sooner or later and the file will stop working.
But if you know PHP and can do PHP form handling, consider using that as Bobby pointed out that FPSE are no longer being supported and with you being on a Linux system, that somewhat makes it even more complicated.
Frontpage 2003 can handle PHP pretty well and should not mess with your code too much.
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coreybryant
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RE: <form method="POST" action="--WEB... - 4/5/2007 14:30:29
Well there is not too much to learn - but then again, you could get your hands dirty in the extensions some. Everything is handled by the extensions. Check out Frontpage Forms for some information. This will show you how to take advantage of some of the extras on Frontpage forms.
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Creemo
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RE: <form method="POST" action="--WEB... - 4/5/2007 18:27:27
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ORIGINAL: coreybryant
...Everything is handled by the extensions. Check out Frontpage Forms for some information. This will show you how to take advantage of some of the extras on Frontpage forms.
Cool, thanks guy.
I'll definitely look into it.
And...you will all know when I'm finally satisfied with my understanding on this topic because I will be more than happy to paste any learned information in this thread so others can see it as well.
That's one of the best things about forums is people sharing with other people, otherwise we're all at the mercy of Google (or your choice of search engine), and how-to books that go on and on without telling you anything; kinda like finding the needle in the haystack!
Thanks again,
JR
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