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First off, I am not a programmer. I need a simple (or user friendly) way to create generate a script for the css forms I create. Basically like this:

1. I create the form layout on a web page
2. I would like to use javascript to validate the required fields
3. I need to be able to generate a php script that works with the above to conditions.

Maybe there is no simple way, but there has to be a more efficient way than trying to completely build scripts from scratch (which I will be doing as I go, but need a faster solution until I learn it all) If there is anyone that can point me in the right direction, I would be more than grateful! Thanx in advance

Originally Posted by snapcridge

Mods move this to a more appropriate forum if needed. Wasn't sure where to place it.
First off, I am not a programmer. I need a simple (or user friendly) way to create generate a script for the css forms I create. Basically like this:

1. I create the form layout on a web page
2. I would like to use javascript to validate the required fields
3. I need to be able to generate a php script that works with the above to conditions.

Maybe there is no simple way, but there has to be a more efficient way than trying to completely build scripts from scratch (which I will be doing as I go, but need a faster solution until I learn it all) If there is anyone that can point me in the right direction, I would be more than grateful! Thanx in advance

Lets deal with this step by step.

1. You will always need to create the form yourself, for maximum efficiency anyway. This should take roughly 5-10 minutes depending on the size of the form.

2. Don't even bother, validating with javascript is a waste of time. Wait until you have a php validation routine written and use the return calls from that to buiild an AJAX script later on.

3.This will also have to be done for each form you make. Sorry, just the way it is.

Writing scripts from scratch is the way it should be done. There are libraries of pre-written classes you can have a search through and some might have routines that you will find useful but for custom builds you are on your own.

Jamie

I'll clarify

Originally Posted by JamieLewis

Lets deal with this step by step.

1. You will always need to create the form yourself, for maximum efficiency anyway. This should take roughly 5-10 minutes depending on the size of the form.

Forms are already created.

2. Don't even bother, validating with javascript is a waste of time. Wait until you have a php validation routine written and use the return calls from that to buiild an AJAX script later on.

Okay with an AJAX script then. A validation method that will display next to the field without an alert popup (unless the browser doesn't support that method or it's turned off)

3.This will also have to be done for each form you make. Sorry, just the way it is.

Writing scripts from scratch is the way it should be done. There are libraries of pre-written classes you can have a search through and some might have routines that you will find useful but for custom builds you are on your own.

Thanx for the tip. I'm already doing some investigating.

Jamie