php blues. stumped on making a simple form

[Carl Sollenberger]

I think you are right about their own code. Now I need to figure out how to implement it.

The server uses php 5.2.14

There is an addon called FormMail.pl I installed it and then I copied the code and put it on a clean phpsheet and now when I hit my submit key it takes me to the code lol : )
I guess that at least means my form is conecting to the php page… the php page just isn’t working right…

Getting there – slow but sure.
Thanks!

[Fernando Mol]

Usually you need to point to that code in the form action. Also, you’ll need to tweak the code a little, placing your email info and thank you page.

Sometimes you are requested to use an email of the same domain. You can’t send it to a hotmail or gmail account, but you’ll need to read the instructions on that FormMail code. Is usually commented.

I hope this helps

[Carl Sollenberger]

Yes indeed Fernando, I think you are correct. I will try to get a hold of my provider to see what I may be missing. The email is my websites built in email, so I’m all set there. I’m hoping they will be able to tell me what I’m missing in how I’m adjusting the form. At this point I think it’s a small detail and because I’m new I am simply overlooking something that an experienced web designer would catch without much trouble.

Once I am sure I understand what my service provider requires I will simply rebuild the form and start over. Should take less than a few hours and give me a chance to practice new skills.

You guys have all been very great! Thank you so much. I will post once I make progress.

[Mike Smith]

Yes, I’m sure Richard and Fernando have a better approach with going for a different form, and best one supplied and approved by your ISP.

The one we were looking (too hastily,on my part) was worryingly lacking in basic security, and we would have been having to think about cleansing user input, checking the domain calling the script, and hiding it from direct access over the web, once we’d got it working !