form help needed

Hi guys, i'm sorta a newbie at DW. Been trying to learn it, but not a computer
newbie by any means. I need to make a form that dosen't use mailto: as it's
means of transport. Would like for it be able to go from client browser to
server and either print direct or remain on the server in a readable format, if
that makes sense. I host the server in my office so any changes i need to make
i can do. Help me wioth the proper tool here.

Regards,
Joe W

Depending on the language you are using, if simple HTML files, then check out
FormMail, a simple to use form to email script.
http://www.scriptarchive.com/formmail.html

If you are using ASP, I have a free form to email tutorial.

URL = http://www.cgw3.co.uk/tutorials/list.asp?CategoryID=3

Originally posted by: joew32
Hi guys, i'm sorta a newbie at DW. Been trying to learn it, but not a
computer newbie by any means. I need to make a form that dosen't use mailto:
as it's means of transport. Would like for it be able to go from client browser
to server and either print direct or remain on the server in a readable format,
if that makes sense. I host the server in my office so any changes i need to
make i can do. Help me wioth the proper tool here.<BR><BR> Regards,<BR>
Joe W

The first script that Carl lists is a great one and can be used anywhere. It's
easy to set up and the most common formmail script on the internet. If you are
looking for premade scripts in different languages try
http://www.hotscripts.com.

Thanks for the reply, what i am trying to do is this.

1. Client arrives at site.
2. Client clicks on form page.
3. Client submits for with comment info.
4. I recieve it, but not by email.

Actually trying to do this in ASP onm y server. Sorry if i wasn't clear or
maybe i just am not reading into the responses properly. I will play with the
answers and see what happens.

Regards,
Joe W

I would suggest then just inserting into a database, and having a viewing page
for yourself in say an Admin system for all the replies.

You could list them Date order, then select to go to a details page showing
all details.


Originally posted by: joew32
Thanks for the reply, what i am trying to do is this. <BR><BR> 1. Client
arrives at site.<BR> 2. Client clicks on form page. <BR> 3. Client submits for
with comment info.<BR> 4. I recieve it, but not by email. <BR><BR> Actually
trying to do this in ASP onm y server. Sorry if i wasn't clear or maybe i just
am not reading into the responses properly. I will play with the answers and
see what happens.<BR><BR> Regards,<BR> Joe W<BR><BR>

Carl,
Ok, that's what i was thinking. I can probably handle that.

Thx alot,
Joe W

Very pain-less, simply chose your Database, set up the table, then create your
form in Dreamweaver, then select INSERT in the Server Behaviours menu, and
align Form field with Data field, and away you go )

Don't forget, make sure you don't use reserved words, personally I find using
txt_ as a prefix in form fields helps make sure you don't accidently do this.

If you are interested, I have added to the Links section of my site, links to
sites listing the Reservered words for Access and SQL server.

Good luck with your project.


Originally posted by: joew32
Carl,<BR> Ok, that's what i was thinking. I can probably handle that.
<BR><BR> Thx alot,<BR> Joe W

The form could also print results to a text file..

joew32 wrote:

Hi guys, i'm sorta a newbie at DW. Been trying to learn it, but not a computer
newbie by any means. I need to make a form that dosen't use mailto: as it's
means of transport. Would like for it be able to go from client browser to
server and either print direct or remain on the server in a readable format, if
that makes sense. I host the server in my office so any changes i need to make
i can do. Help me wioth the proper tool here.

Regards,
Joe W