How do I get the data from a ListBox in Publisher

[CobraPaul]

I am using Publisher 2003 to create a webpage. I want the user to be able to
select a value in a ListBox, then use the selected value as out put on a
different page on my site. How can I do that?

 

[DavidF]

There is no built in ability to do this with Publisher. It sounds like you
might need a 'shopping cart' solution and you might be able to use the
insert html code fragment feature to insert the code.

Check what 'shopping cart' solutions your web host might have available.
Otherwise here are some names I have run across over time. And no I don't
know enough about them to make a recommendation...sorry. Also Google the
subject...

Magento:
http://www.magentocommerce.com/

Zen Cart:
http://www.zencart.com/

http://comersus.com

http://candypress.com

Good luck.

DavidF

 

[CobraPaul]

Thank you, David. Unfortunately, due to restrictions on my network, I won't
be able to use a commercial product. I will have to write the script myself
and use the HTML fragment function in Publisher (if able). Perhaps more
detail will help you or others to answer.

What I'm actually creating is a website that will only access files on our
server (no real networking or external access). It more a portal to files
and HTML pages that has information used by a workgroup.

What I want to do is take input (1 selection of 5 options, from either a
listbox or combo box) from one page on this site and display it on a
different page. Can this be done with javascript? Can somebody provide a
fragment I can modify to meet my need?

Thanks.

 

[DavidF]

Ok, then perhaps something as simple as this would work for you. Copy and
paste the following in a code fragment box:


<form name="jump">
<p align="center">
<select name="menu">
<option selected>Choose One</option>
<option value="http://Google.com">Google</option>
<option value="http://yahoo.com">Yahoo</option>
<option value="http://microsoft.com">Microsoft</option>
</select>
<input type="button"
onClick="location=document.jump.menu.options[document.jump.menu.selectedIndex].value;"
value="GO">
</p>
</form>


You can of course add more option values, and the 'Choose One' does not have
to be in there. You could add a text box to explain how to make the choice.

And here is a site to look at:
http://www.htmlbasix.com/dropmenu.shtml

Hope this helps...

DavidF