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How to POST variables between PHP scripts

Hi,

I would like to display a list of names in a script (A.PHP3). Whent the user clicks on any
of these names I would like to call script B.PHP3, passing it the name that was clicked as
a variable.

Is there a way of doing this without using a form?

I would like to list of name to appear as text (like links) instead of submit buttons.

Thanks.

Gerhard

freshmeat

can u post your code here?

if i understand u correctly, u mean u wanna use a method like ASP's "querystring", right?

u can try : <a href=b.php3?variable1=...&variable2=...>NAME1<a>

hope it can help u

oubelkas

You can call a php page and along with it pass a name.

<a href="mypage.php3?name='carl'">

then with this value you can do the things you want in mypage.php3 like :

<input type="hidden" name="myname" value="<?echo $name; ?>">
<? if ($name == "Carl") {
echo "Yes, it is him!!";
} else {
echo "Mmmm, nope..it is Pete.";
};
?>

Joseph

oubelkas

Sorry, freshmeat, didn't see your code yet....

oubelkas

Whoops

<? if ($name == "Carl") {

must be, in this case

<? if ($myname == "Carl") {

freshmeat

oubelkas, your comment is more detailed than mine
:)

Gerhard100198

ASKER

Thanks guys, I've got it sorted out. Freshmeat, I think the points are yours, you were first with code that works.

Just out of interest though... Using the above method is like using a form with a GET. Is there a way to simulate a POST?

oubelkas

No thanks Gerhard, you can accept freshmeat's comment as an answer. Don't forget the O'Reilly Q, ok?

Freshmeat,

Yep, mine was more detailed, but yours was right too according to Gerhard, so the points are yours ;)

Joseph

freshmeat

sorry, i am not sure i can do it
maybe u can have a try about :
<script language=javascript>
function func1()
{
document.form1.submit()
}
</script>

<form name=form1 action="b.php3>
<input type=hidden name=variable1 value=...>
<input type=hidden name=variable2 value=...>
<a href="javascript:func1()">NAME</a>
</form>

hope i can get the points successfully!
:)

Gerhard100198

ASKER

Freshmeat, submit yout original comment as an answer and the points are your.

Thanks.

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