Form on dreamweaver

[karlavc]

I know how to create a form on dreamweaver I just dont know how to actually make it work, u know, when the customer fills it out and press submit, for me to recieve the information on my computer, can I do that with dreamwewaver if yes can u tell me how, I think u need access to recieve the info, which I have, I just dont know how to actually make it work, u know, please help.

[Wiz Creations]

I don't think DreamWeaver has something set up that creates the form for you. You will need to code it in PHP (or possibly another language that allows the server to send an email, but I wouldn't know what they are). Depending on how complex your form is, I may be able to set it up for you. What information are you having the user enter (i.e. name, email, etc)?

[Compguy Pete]

Well there are some wizards but they're not all that useful.

Here is what I have always suggested to first time form creators.

Email your webhost support team and ask them how they want or would like you to have forms submitted.

In many cases they'll tell you about an option that's already on the server. If you post back what they tell you we can go from there.

[creedo]

if your using dream weaver you can add form like this:
<form action:(your server page for example)submit.php method=post>
<input type=password name password />
<input type=submit />
</form>
you can code it manually or using component of dreamweaver but the php page will be the one to process your request or the action..form function will only tell the browser whar serverpages or server function it will execute when you click submit.

[The_Magus]

If you wish you can send me a private message (PM) and I will send you a small PHP file named "mailer.php" and some explaination how to make a form to solve your problem. Well, at least it solved my problem.

In fact it might be simpler to just enter the search string "mailer.php" into a search engine and download it directly. It is fairly simple to change to suit your site.

It appears that you will need an ISP with SMTP facilities to send messages though from your site. My server host does not provide this service.

Cheers

Jack

[mrrichardson]

Maybe its just me, but if im not mistaken you can create a form in dreamweaver and i think it will make a "decient" form. but for me i almost always have to go through and edit the html after i have the inital setup done to get it to post or email or anything. maybe im doing some thing wrong but i have goten it to work a couple times ? :D

[Compguy Pete]

MrRichardson.... you are totally correct, DW is perfect for making the form. I was only commenting on the submit/action of the form and how the output gets to you or your database. Some hosts block some of these form submitters because of security issues created by some submitters.

THis has nothing to do with DW 90% of the time.

[mrrichardson]

Good point ! :D