MySQL: Getting data via a form

Discussion in 'Programming/Scripts' started by flameproof, Sep 12, 2009.

  1. flameproof

    flameproof Member

    I have a simple static mysql DB and I like to display filtered data, so that a user can filter for certain data.

    When I write the php like that I get the desired result:

    Code:
    $query="SELECT * FROM ccl WHERE thick >= [B]1[/B] AND thick <= [B]2[/B] ORDER BY thick, width ASC";

    However, I like the use to input min/max numbers via a form. How can I do that?

    Any link to a page that explains simple php form handling is appreciated too.
     
  2. falko

    falko Super Moderator Howtoforge Staff

    If the form uses action="GET", then the values of the form are in the $_GET array; if you use action="POST", the values are in the $_POST array.
     
  3. flameproof

    flameproof Member

    Thanks for the hint.

    In the meantime I played a lot around the script. I found 2 nice freeware tools which I like to share, at least for those with limited php knowledge:

    phpFormGenerator
    http://phpformgen.sourceforge.net/

    This one creates php forms online. But that's only for input forms, or to create forms, not to search or browse them.

    PHP Generator for MySQL
    http://www.sqlmaestro.com/products/mysql/phpgenerator/ (not free, but 30 days full function trial)

    This finally can do everything. I guess this output I can change to what I actually want.
     
    Last edited: Sep 16, 2009

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