Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

[WSBlue]

Dear Friends,
I have read a lot of threads about applying php scripts for form.
It will be nice if there is a TUTORIAL...like what script to be used for
>*Required Field
> Confirm Page or Thank you page
> Error or Sorry required field needed page or
rejected if phone number or
postal code not being filled with numbers or
uncorrect email ... like missing "@" or
some thing like that.
I am confused to read all those threads because everybody has different problems. There are TOO may to read. It will be nice if there is tutorial for this.
Please advise. Thank you.
Regards, WS_Blue

[davidundalicia]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

I tend to agree with you in that there are lots and lots of different threads on the same subject. But thats the nature of forums where each person has a slightly different request.
Different people have also tried to help at various times, hence the various
solutions.
Just keep in mind exactly what you want to achieve and then approach it one step at a time.
For a simple form with f.e. name, email, and comment/message fields
look at pablos example.
Then when you wish to progress with perhaps error checking, look at navaldesign examples.
If you are looking for something special you could always prevail upon
naval to see if he or anyone else could help........
Its not easy, but then its not that hard if you use search and view existing videos on forms......
Good luck, and please post again if and when you need further help.

[WSBlue]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

Thanks! David.
I have created a web using BV.. The content is not in English but in Indonesian.
I have a page called
FORMULIR means FORM and another page called
HUBUNGI KAMI means CONTACT US.
I have used the generic php script provided by BV and followed the instructions but can't get me to MY confirm or error page.
Please kindly advise.
Regards,
WS_Blue
Below is my site, would anyone please take a look and provide me your valuable knowledge for the scripts I need ?
http://www.beruang.biz
http://www.beruang.biz/formulir.htm (Form)
http://www.beruang.biz/hubungikami.htm (Contact Us)

[davidundalicia]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

Hi wsblue,

Have looked at your home page, your formulir and your hubungikami page...
I can see a problem:

1) You have a form and a contact page but at the moment your links to both end up on your forms page.

2) I can help you with your contact page in terms of
name - email - message etc
but you will need someone more expert with php to complete your
forms page......

get back to me with your thoughts.....

[Andy128]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

WsBlue,

In looking at the code for the "form" page - your action is left empty and you have encode type= text/plain and it should be blank.

Your second form page "contact us" you have it set properly - which is action=hubung.php and the encode type is left blank.

As to the error page- have you set up the php code to validate fields?

As to the basic set up of a php mail to form- I can only suggest that you take a look at these instructions and try to follow them exactly. This will get you to a basic mail to WITHOUT field validation and error reporting.

If you have already looked at these instructions- perhaps going over it one more time might help.

http://netisopen.com/computer/TF001/T001.html

Once you get that basic mail to working- we can tackle the validation of fields.

Cheers

Andy

[navaldesign]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

Field validation is not that hard. However it might become frustrating for someone with no experience. Hence, just build the form as you would like it, and i'll see to your script, whithin my limits

[WSBlue]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

Hi wsblue,

Have looked at your home page, your formulir and your hubungikami page...
I can see a problem:

1) You have a form and a contact page but at the moment your links to both end up on your forms page.
I also don't know, how it happen and why can't it bring to confirm or error page.

2) I can help you with your contact page in terms of
name - email - message etc
Thanks a lot, David,
Please, at least it will get me a start.

But, Can you please take a look here? Is this helpful or easier?

Regards,
WS_Blue

but you will need someone more expert with php to complete your
forms page......

get back to me with your thoughts.....

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[WSBlue]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

WsBlue,

In looking at the code for the "form" page - your action is left empty and you have encode type= text/plain and it should be blank.

Your second form page "contact us" you have it set properly - which is action=hubung.php and the encode type is left blank.

As to the error page- have you set up the php code to validate fields?

As to the basic set up of a php mail to form- I can only suggest that you take a look at these instructions and try to follow them exactly. This will get you to a basic mail to WITHOUT field validation and error reporting.

If you have already looked at these instructions- perhaps going over it one more time might help.

http://netisopen.com/computer/TF001/T001.html

Once you get that basic mail to working- we can tackle the validation of fields.

Cheers

Andy

Thanks, Andy.
I have read a lot about, all of the problem everyone has in the threads. The more I read, the more worry and confuse I get. Don't know, where to start and which to follow. But I will try again what you suggested and hopefully, my site will get publihed properly soon.
Regards, WSblue

[WSBlue]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

Field validation is not that hard. However it might become frustrating for someone with no experience. Hence, just build the form as you would like it, and i'll see to your script, whithin my limits

Thanks.

[WSBlue]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

[quote=navaldesign]Field validation is not that hard. However it might become frustrating for someone with no experience. Hence, just build the form as you would like it, and i'll see to your script, whithin my limits


Yes. I have built my form(s).
Perhaps, you may please take a look and donate some of your precious time to help me with the php scripts.
Danke. Alles Gute!
WS_Blue

http://www.beruang.biz
http://www.beruang.biz/formulir.htm (Form)
http://www.beruang.biz/hubungikami.htm (Contact Us)

[davidundalicia]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

wsblue,

this is an extract from the tutorial that andy suggested you take another look at:

PLEASE NOTE:

The .html page that contains your form must have the EXACT same name as your .php page. For example If your form is on a page called feedback.html , the php page will be called feedback.php

Looking at your code this morning,(I received a 404 error (form not found)
I found the following....
FORM name="Hubungi Kami" action=hubung.php
I suggest you change the name of your php file to "HubungiKami.php"....this will then be the same name as your contact form.......
and then ftp the new file to your main directory again.

[navaldesign]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

Not really. There is no need for having the same name between html form page and php page. You got the 404 error because WSblue has not yet uploaded any php file.

[davidundalicia]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

naval
then why the heck have tutorials and then negate what they tell you.....

The .html page that contains your form must have the EXACT same name as your .php page.

[navaldesign]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

Well, we all are wrong sometimes

[davidundalicia]

Re: Is there a tutorial for php script for Form here ?

naval, no problems, how did you find out that he had not
uploaded a php file ??? just curious.....