>- see footer for list info -< Yes it is, generally I am validating forms quiet a lot, and I'm just trying to get an idea of the best method, which I can use every time I need to validate a form.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Duncan Cumming Sent: 24 November 2004 16:30 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [CF-Dev] Best way to check if a form field is empty >- see footer for list info -< two ways: 1. Javascript on the page with the form. Either use <cfinput required="yes" message="Please enter your name">, or roll your own. Problems - requires Javascript to be enabled in the browser to work, so disabling javascript gets around the validation. 2. Server-side with validation. On the page you submit to, have something like: <cfparam name="Form.fieldname1" default=""> <cfparam name="Form.fieldname2" default=""> <cfif NOT Len(Trim(Form.fieldname1))> <cflocation url="page1.cfm?error=fieldname1"> </cfif> <cfif NOT Len(Trim(Form.fieldname2))> <cflocation url="page1.cfm?error=fieldname2"> </cfif> Then on the first page, have something like: <cfparam name="URL.error" default=""> <cfif Len(URL.error)> <cfswitch expression="#URL.error#"> <cfcase value="fieldname1"> You must enter a value for fieldname 1 </cfcase> <cfcase value="fieldname2"> You must enter a value for fieldname 2 </cfcase> </cfswitch> </cfif> Very basic, but gives you an idea of what to do. Of course I'm assuming this is why you want to know if the field is empty. Duncan Cumming New Media Developer 700 4105 / 01592 414105 >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 24/11/2004 16:12:10 >>> >- see footer for list info -< ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed and should not be disclosed to any other party. If you have received this email in error please notify your system manager and the sender of this message. This email message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses but no guarantee is given that this e-mail message and any attachments are free from viruses. Fife Council Tel: +44 (0) 1592 414141 ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ For details on ALL mailing lists and for joining or leaving lists, go to http://list.cfdeveloper.co.uk/mailman/listinfo -- CFDeveloper Sponsors:- >- Hosting provided by www.cfmxhosting.co.uk -< >- Forum provided by www.fusetalk.com -< >- DHTML Menus provided by www.APYCOM.com -< >- Lists hosted by www.Gradwell.com -< >- CFdeveloper is run by Russ Michaels, feel free to volunteer your help -< ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ For details on ALL mailing lists and for joining or leaving lists, go to http://list.cfdeveloper.co.uk/mailman/listinfo -- CFDeveloper Sponsors:- >- Hosting provided by www.cfmxhosting.co.uk -< >- Forum provided by www.fusetalk.com -< >- DHTML Menus provided by www.APYCOM.com -< >- Lists hosted by www.Gradwell.com -< >- CFdeveloper is run by Russ Michaels, feel free to volunteer your help -<
