Forms

[Kimberly]

Is it possible to link forms and collect information from all forms? For
example, can a person compose a form for ordering, personal information, etc.
then attach a link to a secured page to obtain account information. When I
attempted this, I am getting only the information entered on the secured form.

 

[Ronx]

Yes. But how are you transferring the information from one form to the
next? - generally a link won't be enough. And for peace of mind, the first
form should be secured as well.
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Ron Symonds
Microsoft MVP (Expression Web)
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[Kimberly]

I attached an interactive link that points to the secured page, as well as
changed the form properties to point to the same URL. Do I also have to
apply hidden properties within the second page, (account information) in
order to make this work?
One last question, is there a way to send an automated confirmation e-mail
to the individual after they submit the form?
I truly apprecuite your help. I've been through all the troubleshooting
tips, frontpage help, etc. and keep hitting a brick wall.

 

[Ronx]

"is there a way to send an automated confirmation e-mail to the individual
after they submit the form?"

Yes - requires server side scripting using ASP, asp.NET, PHP or whatever
your host supports. This cannot be done using FrontPage extensions.

With server side scripting, passing of information from one form to another
becomes easy - use session variables, or add the information from the first
form to the second in hidden form fields.

Not sure what you mean by "interactive link" but using the first forms
action attribute ( = "changed the form properties to point to the same URL")
to get to the second form is the correct way to go. Script on the second
form adds the posted data to hidden fields, and provides a means to get the
account information. Wherever this posts to can be scripted to send a
confirmation email to the user.
--
Ron Symonds
Microsoft MVP (Expression Web)
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