passing an array thru the URL with the GET method

wrbodine · May 14, 2003

Hi,

I have an .asp page with a long list of ids, that have <a href > tags where I'm passing variables to the next .asp page using the GET method (thru the url). On the next page I get the id and populate the form with data using that id. Now I want to pass an array with all the ids, so I can scroll from one to the next (on that second page).

Is there any way to pass an array with a list of IDs thru the QueryString (URL)?

Thanks,
Ray

jackfl · May 14, 2003

If you can't get that method to work you can pass it via a Session object...

onpnt · May 14, 2003

the most efficient way to do this always I would say is jsut to create a form with a hidden field and give the array elements (values) to it passing it along with tot he next page. In that page a simple split with recreate you array for you to use again.

_________________________________________________________
[sub]$str = "sleep is good for you. sleep gives you the energy you need to function";
$Nstr = ereg_replace("sleep","coffee",$str); echo $Nstr;[/sub]

[sup]

http://www.onpntwebdesigns.com

[/sub]

wrbodine · May 15, 2003

Thanks jackfl and onpnt...

a Session variable would work, but my supervisor wants us to steer clear of those.

onpnt, I'm thinking of trying your suggestion, posting the variables using a form object. The trick there is I need to call a function where I could submit the form when the user clicks on the id field. I'm wondering how to make these numbers "clickable", i.e. how to submit the form thru a Javascript function when the user clicks on one of them. Any ideas????

Thanks,
Ray

onpnt · May 15, 2003

you have quite a few options.
use a <span> with a onClick would be what I think I would pursue. something like
<html>
<head>
<script language="javascript">
function submitForm() {
frm.submit();
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<form name="frm">
<input type="hidden" name="vals" value="123456">
<span onClick="return submitForm()">123456</span>
</form>
</body>
</html>

which is pretty straight forward and browser compatible. The nice thing about the onClick event in javascript is it is valid for just about every object you have.

_________________________________________________________
[sub]$str = "sleep is good for you. sleep gives you the energy you need to function";
$Nstr = ereg_replace("sleep","coffee",$str); echo $Nstr;[/sub]

[sup]

http://www.onpntwebdesigns.com

[/sub]

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