Collating form data in my database

[zog953]

I have created a small form for comments from users.

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Is it possible to collate the sumitted data in a database report or something like that? I have built a database table in Access with the relevant table fields.

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any ideas?

cheerz

[<Eddie>]

First of all, Access is only good for Windows hosting servers so you'll need to check your hosting platform. Secondly, yes, of course it's possible to store data but you're asking in the wrong forum. Try here (http://www.webdeveloper.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=18) . ;)

[Kevey]

edit...sorry.

[TiGGi]

First of all, Access is only good for Windows hosting servers so you'll need to check your hosting platform. Secondly, yes, of course it's possible to store data but you're asking in the wrong forum. Try here (http://www.webdeveloper.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=18) . ;)

That is if you want to use PHP. There are better serversides, such as ColdFusion which can work with any kind of database. Yes, it's posible to do what you want, and fairly simple. Check with your host what serverside you ahve available!

[zog953]

I know it may see a bit daft, but how do i find out what server / hosting platform i'm using?

[<Eddie>]

That is if you want to use PHP. There are better serversides, such as ColdFusion which can work with any kind of database. Yes, it's posible to do what you want, and fairly simple. Check with your host what serverside you ahve available!Not sure what you mean there. You can't possibly suggest a server-side language without knowing the platform.

As for ColdFusion being better, that's an arguable subject. Define better!

[TiGGi]

ZOG just contact your host or go to their website, they should have list of serverside they use!


Not sure what you mean there. You can't possibly suggest a server-side language without knowing the platform.

As for ColdFusion being better, that's an arguable subject. Define better!

ColdFusion works on Windows, Linux and Unix Platforms.
The only reason PHP is even used is cuz it's free..
Definiton of better:
Eaiser to code
Visual interface for changing settings:
Mail Server settings which allows you easy sending html mail without special sripts using <cfmail> tag
Data Mappings, lets you map any kind of database.
Scheduled Taks - Lets you schedule you tasks, reports....
CF Encription - Lets you encript your pages so users can't steal your code
Printable Web Content
Structured Business Reports
Flash Forms and Controls
XML Forms
New CFCHART Engine
Ready-to-Use Chart Styles
Text Searching Capabilities
Easy integration with Flash,
FlashRemoting for ColdFusion is free!
and that's just a partial list of features, and there's lot more more advanced ones

oh yeah, developer version of ColdFusion is free!!!!!

[zog953]

this is all quite confusing...?

[TiGGi]

zog,

the company that hosts your website, email them and ask them what serversides you have available.

[zog953]

ok, thank you!

[<Eddie>]

ColdFusion works on Windows, Linux and Unix Platforms.If it's installed that is.
The only reason PHP is even used is cuz it's freeNot sure where I mentioned PHP as the solution. Needs to check with host first as previously mentioned.
Definiton of better:
Eaiser to code
Visual interface for changing settings:
Mail Server settings which allows you easy sending html mail without special sripts using <cfmail> tag
Data Mappings, lets you map any kind of database.
Scheduled Taks - Lets you schedule you tasks, reports....
CF Encription - Lets you encript your pages so users can't steal your code
Printable Web Content
Structured Business Reports
Flash Forms and Controls
XML Forms
New CFCHART Engine
Ready-to-Use Chart Styles
Text Searching Capabilities
Easy integration with Flash,
FlashRemoting for ColdFusion is free!
and that's just a partial list of features, and there's lot more more advanced onesIt depends what you're productive in. I like ColdFusion but as end products such as websites, intranets etc there's nothing it can do that other development environments can't. It just offers an intuitive framework.
oh yeah, developer version of ColdFusion is free!!!!!So are most server-side development tools.

Zog, did you find out which platform and tools your host offers you?

[zog953]

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