S
Scott
Hello,
I am using FrontPage 2003 and use the form handler to email me the results
of the information entered into the form. I use validation on most fields
and use the "failed validation page" if all information does not meet the
criteria. That all works fine.
My problem is that when a person inputs such data that fails validation, my
site takes them to the "failed validation" page. Fine. But if the user click
back to fix the error of his ways - all of their data entered is gone. Since
it is a lengthy process for the user to enter his/her data, the user gets
frustrated and enters again, or just forgets it. THen they really get upset
if they make another mistake and they have to come back to yet another
"cleared" form to start over.
Is there any way to keep the form from resetting after going to the "Failed
validation" page then coming back? I have read to eliminate the "failed
validation" page and use the FP default, however, the form still clears. I
also read to open the form in a new window, that does not help.
I am computer literate but cannot program in any web language - my reason
for using FP2003. SO hopefully, any friendly advice would be within the
constraints of what I can point and click in frontpage. In other words, a
suggestion of HTML code wouldn't do me any good, although appreciated.
Thank you.
I am using FrontPage 2003 and use the form handler to email me the results
of the information entered into the form. I use validation on most fields
and use the "failed validation page" if all information does not meet the
criteria. That all works fine.
My problem is that when a person inputs such data that fails validation, my
site takes them to the "failed validation" page. Fine. But if the user click
back to fix the error of his ways - all of their data entered is gone. Since
it is a lengthy process for the user to enter his/her data, the user gets
frustrated and enters again, or just forgets it. THen they really get upset
if they make another mistake and they have to come back to yet another
"cleared" form to start over.
Is there any way to keep the form from resetting after going to the "Failed
validation" page then coming back? I have read to eliminate the "failed
validation" page and use the FP default, however, the form still clears. I
also read to open the form in a new window, that does not help.
I am computer literate but cannot program in any web language - my reason
for using FP2003. SO hopefully, any friendly advice would be within the
constraints of what I can point and click in frontpage. In other words, a
suggestion of HTML code wouldn't do me any good, although appreciated.
Thank you.