not sure where to post tjis so it goes in here

[slim]

ok I have jus tgot my first web space with all the extras. I am trying to setup a simple request form which emails back to me. This I have done. There is a mailfom.cgi on the server (preinstalled and configured)
When I hit the send button I am taken to a plain page telling e the the post has been sent with the details I entered in it and I get the email.

My problem is this new page which opens. taking users away from my well designd site witch is where I wan tot keep them. The only way for the user to return to is via the back button on their browsers. I do not use frames Nor do I want to open the form in a new window.

so is there a way to redirect the user after confirmation of the email being sent back to my home page with the submit button. Or perhaps a timed delay after the results page.
I have no control over the formmail script. thanks....

I hoppe this is clear.:confused:

[Sux0rZh@jc0rz]

you have no control over the formail script?

[slim]

no the script is in sys-bin which I do not have access to.

[Sux0rZh@jc0rz]

well that sure makes your life harder. do u have to send it(email it) to your host in order for it to get posted? because if thats the case it's gonna be hell designing your sites.

[slim]

no its just the post command..

[Sux0rZh@jc0rz]

... what i mean is to attach a new file to your server (post) not the post command... cause if you had access to the directory then you could change the form script so that it doesn't redirect... or you could do the forms in javascript or html so you don't have to worry about accessing the cgi... you could just post a javascript with no redirect function.

[Sux0rZh@jc0rz]

you could also change the form so that the post command post's a href back to your site.

[slim]

ok that sounds somthing like whta I want but any idea on how its done ? and in simple terms pls remembering its my forst website ever and I am only 12..

[Sux0rZh@jc0rz]

12? lucky dawg. getting started early is always good. go to www.w3schools.com and learn up. I'll look into making a javascript for you. stay online.

[Sux0rZh@jc0rz]

post your website so I can better see what your talking about, eh?

[pyro]

I'd be willing to bet you can add a hidden field to the form that will let you set a redirect page. Read the documentation for the script... Or, if your site really has "all the extras" take a look at this PHP script: http://www.webdevfaqs.com/php.php#mailer

[Sux0rZh@jc0rz]

Pyro, you sure love your PHP. I can say that.

[pyro]

Yes, Pyro == PHP Evangalist... :D

[Sux0rZh@jc0rz]

*has a flash back to Evangelion* OOO just what i wanted to be thinking about right now. the best anime in teh world(right after akira which is right after cowboy bebop which is right after F.L.C.L)

[slim]

THANKS Pyro thats just what I needed works a treat. :D :D

[pyro]

You're very welcome... :)