On Sat, 2008-03-29 at 22:27 -0700, Corey Lundon wrote: > Is my problem that my Login is based on javascript and HttpClient doesn't > execute javascript like a browser does. So is what I am doing impossible.
Corey No, it is not impossible. You just need to manually simulate the effect of a form submission performed through a javascript invocation. > I still don't see that developer sun java login that the tutorial talks > about. I need to see how others handle logging in and then I need to make a > log in page like that i guess. An example of an html form login page and > corresponding NVPairs would be highly helpfull still. > Have you looked at the HttpClient primer? If not, please do. It explains in details how to go about form-based authentication using HttpClient http://wiki.apache.org/HttpComponents/ForAbsoluteBeginners Oleg > Corey Lundon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi I need some help using HttpClient > I would love an example of a form and the corresponding name value pairs > needed. > Your tutorial talks about some sun site with a form that i can't even get to. > > > I have a form that uses a button type that executes a javascript and then in > turn redirects you to another site > > there is only one field ... a password field > so i was thinking i only need one name value pair for it > but i can't seem to get past the login page > > do i need a name value pair for the button press and if so what would it > consist of > > your tutorial has lots of name value pairs > an action, url, username, and password > > > also you talk about only way to see if log on was correct is to check cookie > my html form doesn't use cookies as far as i know > it is just a form with a field for password > you hit button which runs a javascript function > and if password is correct you go to new site > i was just trying to check status code for a redirection status code > or maybe i could just getResponseAsString and see if i am on the right site > > > --------------------------------- > You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster > Total Access, No Cost. > > > --------------------------------- > You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster > Total Access, No Cost. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
