options for the checkbox...?

2001-09-08 Thread Simon K. Chan
Hi Everyone, Let's say I have this snippet of code for a checkbox: input type=checkbox name=bill $name = param('bill'); If the box is checked, $name will have a value of on If the box is NOT checked, $name will be undefined (have no value). My Question: Is there a way to make $name have a

Re: options for the checkbox...?

2001-09-08 Thread Gunther Birznieks
No, the fact that unchecked boxes aren't sent is a browser issue. It's the same reason why submit buttons that are not clicked are undefined as well on a multi-submit form. What you can do, however, is use other form fields in combination with logic. For example, let's say the name of your

Re: options for the checkbox...?

2001-09-08 Thread S Austin
try $name = param('bill') || 'off'; a better answer might be forthcoming if you explained why you want to have this value set. Simon K. Chan wrote: Hi Everyone, Let's say I have this snippet of code for a checkbox: input type=checkbox name=bill $name = param('bill'); If the box is