Using FP 2000 validation fields - Simple question 1

[azzi2000]

I am trying to find out how validation works.
I have a simple form with few fields.
When user submit an empty name a message will appear that Name must be filled. (ie: msgbox "Name is empty")
The field has already in the text box validation, data length required is checked. But where I enter the message.
or how to display it.

Please advice,
Thank you.
Dré

 

[AMysticWeb]

Hi Dré,

Since you already know how to get to "Data length required", just set 3 or 4 in minimum length.

Although you selected Data required, you still need to add the 3 or 4. keep it a low number as some people's names are short. I stick with 3.


Hope I have been of some help,
Micheal

FrontPage Form Tutorials & Form Script Examples

http://FrontPag.bizland.com

 

[azzi2000]

Mystic:
thanks for the reply.
Yes I know to add 3 or 4 in the data lenght required but wherere do we enter the message. Besides when I click submit I get an error message in the preview mode.
Please advice,
Thank you.
Dré

 

[AMysticWeb]

Hey Dré,

Sorry, I should have clarified ... the message is built into the validation, you don't actually do it yourself.

The following link is a form I built for a friend. You can see how the messages work.

Try filling out one or two fields and then hit submit ...

http://www.headsupdesigns.com/contact_us.htm

This form uses simple FrontPage validation. You could highlight the table, copy it and paste it into a new page to see how the validation is set up.

Of course, if your form were published, it would be easier to diagnose. If it is, give us a URL.

Hope I have been of some help,
Micheal

FrontPage Form Tutorials & Form Script Examples

http://FrontPag.bizland.com

 

[azzi2000]

Mystic:
thanks for the reply.
I was able to view the site you have provided and it works like a charm.
I copied and paste it into frontpage but I still can't see where you enter the message "Please enter a value for the "Name" field.
Or is it that frontapge wil take care of the message once it is published.
I tried under preview but when I press submit I get the infamous page cannot be displayed. (I guess I have to install server extension),
Please advice,
Thank you.
Dré

 

[AMysticWeb]

Hi Dré,

The message is built in. You don't control this with the FP form handler.

It is simply the field name and a generic message.

Re: Publish ... Yes you will have to publish to a server with the FPSE installed in order for the form page to work.If you don't have money for hosting, you can get free space with the extensions at

http://NetFirms.com

Hope I have been of some help,
Micheal

FrontPage Form Tutorials & Form Script Examples

http://FrontPag.bizland.com

 

[azzi2000]

Mystic:
Thank you so much for the explanation.
It makes a lot of sence,
Thank you.
A star was awarded...
Thank you,
Dré

 

[AMysticWeb]

Dré,

No Problemo. Glad we could be of some help.

Thanks.

Hope I have been of some help,
Micheal

FrontPage Form Tutorials & Form Script Examples

http://FrontPag.bizland.com