[web2py] Adding hidden field to a form

[Joseph Jude]

Hi,
I define the below form in controller but the hidden field is not present in 
the view. Note that, field 'totalitems' is not in the db. Let me know how to 
add hidden fields to FORM.

form = FORM(
DIV(
LABEL("Checklist Items:"),
UL(
SPAN(INPUT(_type="text", _name="citems"), 
IMG(_class="add", _src=URL('static', 'images/add.png')), 
IMG(_class="remove",_src=URL('static', 'images/delete.png'))),
),
hidden=dict(totalitems='1')
))
Thank you,
Joseph