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form submit not working

I can't see what is wrong with the code below. I am not getting the message that Dealer Code is required, nor is an email sent or the page redirecting if dealer code is not missing.

I am sure someone else will see my problem immediately :)

<?php 
		$errMessage='test';

        if ( !empty($_POST["sendMessage"])  )
        {
        		if ( empty($_POST["DealerCode"])) {  
    				$errMessage = 'You must enter a Dealer Code' ;
				} else {
					$errMessage='';
					$message = 'test';        		
					/*		
					$message = '';
					foreach($_POST as $key => $value)
					{
					    $message .= $key . ': ' . $value . "<br/>";
					} 
					*/       	
		            // To send HTML mail, the Content-type header must be set
		            $headers  = 'MIME-Version: 1.0' . "\r\n";
		            $headers .= 'Content-type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1' . "\r\n";
		            $headers .= 'From: dealer submission <test@test.biz>' . "\r\n";
		            mail('test@yahoo.com','Message from Website',$message,$headers);

		        // MESSAGE SENT
		            header("Location: messageSent.php");
		            exit;                   
        		}
        }
?>
<html>
<head>
  <meta charset="utf-8">
  <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">

  <script src="//ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.7.1/jquery.min.js"></script>
  <link href="//netdna.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/3.1.1/css/bootstrap.min.css" rel="stylesheet">
  <script src="//netdna.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/3.1.1/js/bootstrap.min.js"></script>

	<style>
		body {
			padding-left: 30px;
		}
		th {
			background-color:#3399FF;
			text-align: center;
		}

		.column-one {
			width: 40px;
			text-align: center;
		}
		.column-two {
			width:450px;
		}
	</style>
	
</head>
<body>
	
	<br />
	<form method="post" action="priceEntry.php">
		<table width='85%'>
			<tr>
				<td>Dealer Code:<input type='text' name='DealerCode' /></td>
				<td><span class="error"><?php echo $errMessage;?></span></td>
				<td><button type="submit" class="btn btn-success" name="sendMessage">Submit</button></td>
			</tr>
		</table>
		<br/>
		<table border='1'>
	        <col class="column-one">
	        <col class="column-two">
	        <col class="column-three">
	        <col class="column-four">
	        <col class="column-five">
			<thead>
			<tr>
				<th></th>
				<th>Maintenance Services</th>
				<th>Price</th>
				<th>Shop Duration Time</th>
				<th>OP Code</th>
			</tr>
			</thead>
			<tr>
				<td>01</td>
				<td>Replace Engine Oil & Filter</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice01' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration01' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode01' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>02</td>
				<td>4 Wheel Alignment</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice02' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration02' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode02' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>03</td>
				<td>Wheel Balance (4 Wheel)</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice03' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration03' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode03' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>04</td>
				<td>Replace Air Cleaner Filter</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice04' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration04' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode04' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>05</td>
				<td>Replace Automatic Transaxle Fluid</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice05' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration05' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode05' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>06</td>
				<td>Replace Climate Control Air Filter</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice06' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration06' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode06' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>07</td>
				<td>Replace Coolant</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice07' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration07' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode07' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>08</td>
				<td>Replace Fuel Filter</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice08' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration08' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode08' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>09</td>
				<td>Replace Fuel Tank Air Filter</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice09' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration09' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode09' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>10</td>
				<td>Replace Rear Axle Fluid</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice10' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration10' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode10' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>11</td>
				<td>Replace Spark Plugs</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice11' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration11' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode11' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>12</td>
				<td>Tire Rotation</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice12' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration12' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode12' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>13</td>
				<td>Replace Wiper Blades</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice13' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration13' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode13' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>14</td>
				<td>Brake System Fluid Replacement</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice14' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration14' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode14' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>15</td>
				<td>Replace Spark Plugs (Iridium)</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice15' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration15' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode15' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>16</td>
				<td>Air Conditioning Service</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintPrice16' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintDuration16' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='MaintOPCode16' /></td>
			</tr>
		</table>

		<br /><br />
		<table border='1'>
			<col class="column-one">
	        <col class="column-two">
	        <col class="column-three">
	        <col class="column-four">
	        <col class="column-five">
			
			<tr>
				<th></th>
				<th>Repair Services</th>
				<th>Price</th>
				<th>Shop Duration Time</th>
				<th>OP Code</th>
			</tr>

			<tr>
				<td>01</td>
				<td>ABS Light Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice01' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration01' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode01' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>02</td>
				<td>Body Appearance and/or Paint Concern</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice02' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration02' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode02' /></td>
			</tr>
			<tr>
				<td>03</td>
				<td>Brake System Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice03' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration03' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode03' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>04</td>
				<td>Check Engine Light Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice04' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration04' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode04' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>05</td>
				<td>Electrical System Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice05' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration05' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode05' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>06</td>
				<td>Engine Diagnosis (Noise, Leaks, Other)</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice06' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration06' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode06' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>07</td>
				<td>Engine Performance Diagnosis (Running Rough, Other)</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice07' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration07' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode07' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>08</td>
				<td>Heating or Air Conditioning Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice08' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration08' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode08' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>09</td>
				<td>Squeaks & Rattles Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice09' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration09' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode09' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>10</td>
				<td>Steering Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice10' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration10' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode10' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>11</td>
				<td>Suspension Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice11' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration11' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode11' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>12</td>
				<td>Transmission Diagnosis (Not Shifting Properly, Leaks, Other)</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice12' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration12' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode12' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>13</td>
				<td>Trim or Moulding Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice13' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration13' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode13' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>14</td>
				<td>Battery Concern</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice14' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration14' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode14' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>15</td>
				<td>Light/Bulb Concern</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice15' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration15' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode15' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>16</td>
				<td>Interior Body or Trim</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice16' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration16' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode16' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>17</td>
				<td>Audio Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice17' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration17' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode17' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>18</td>
				<td>Axle, Differential, Drivetrain Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice18' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration18' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode18' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>19</td>
				<td>Engine Cooling Concern</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice19' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration19' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode19' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>20</td>
				<td>Muffler/Exhaust System Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice20' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration20' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode20' /></td>
			</tr>		
			<tr>
				<td>21</td>
				<td>SRS/Airbag Diagnosis</td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairPrice21' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairDuration21' /></td>
				<td><input type='text' name='RepairOPCode21' /></td>
			</tr>		
		</table>
		
	</form>
</body>
</html>

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Kimputer

Sadly, I tested your code and it's working fine. Calling/navigating to the file does nothing of course (as per your own directive), but submitting does work as expected.

Usually I do this with the code when trying to figure out what's wrong:

<?php 
		$errMessage='test';
		echo  $_POST["sendMessage"] . $_POST["DealerCode"];
		
        if ( !empty($_POST["sendMessage"])  )
        {		echo "inside if loop1";
        		if ( empty($_POST["DealerCode"])) {  
					echo "inside if loop2";
    				$errMessage = 'You must enter a Dealer Code' ;
				} else {
					echo "inside if loop3";
					$errMessage='';
					$message = 'test';        		
					/*		
					$message = '';
					foreach($_POST as $key => $value)
					{
					    $message .= $key . ': ' . $value . "<br/>";
					} 
					*/       	
		            // To send HTML mail, the Content-type header must be set
		            $headers  = 'MIME-Version: 1.0' . "\r\n";
		            $headers .= 'Content-type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1' . "\r\n";
		            $headers .= 'From: dealer submission <test@test.biz>' . "\r\n";
		            mail('test@yahoo.com','Message from Website',$message,$headers);

		        // MESSAGE SENT
		            header("Location: messageSent.php");
		            exit;                   
        		}
        }
?>

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However, in this case it didn't help for me, as it worked as it should. So in essence, I saw all the echo which I wanted to see, when they were expected.

What PHP version is running on the server?

UniqueData

ASKER

Odd thing is I have another page on the same server (I use Surpass Hosting) that works just fine, in fact the code I posted came from that other working page originally.

I tried your echo technique. The only thing that seemed to work was: echo $_POST["sendMessage"] . $_POST["DealerCode"];

however, it just seemed to only echo the DealerCode. should I have seen 'True' or something like that for Post["sendMessage"] ?

Dave Baldwin

I use this simple program to see all of the values that are submitted from a POST form. I call it 'postdump.php'. Substitute it for the 'action' page in your form to see everything you are sending.

<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"
 "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd">

<html>
<head>
<title>POST Dump</title>
</head>
<body>
<pre>
<?php 
var_dump($_POST);
foreach($_POST as $key => $value) {
    echo $key.' = '.$value."<br>";
}

?>
</pre>
</body>
</html>

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Kimputer

When page is loaded (without submit, just navigating) = $_POST["sendMessage"] = empty
When page is submitted to itself = $_POST["sendMessage"] = Submit

Therefore I think you use another php file to post it? Check the submit code there is the same as this file (as this file is theoratically correctly coded).

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Kimputer

Good catch, that is definitely the solution.

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Chris Stanyon

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Ray Paseur

When you're not sure what a variable contains, var_dump() is your friend.

If you want to see the POST-method request variables, use var_dump($_POST);

This may be a useful reference:
http://php.net/manual/en/language.variables.external.php

UniqueData

ASKER

That was it. I forgot the value='submit'.

thought it was something simple :)

Thanks