I am creating a web form which will put info into my database. The problem i have it that i want be able to have the option to either use a drop down or a textbox input that will both input into the same database field. The idea is that if the required selection is not in the drop down menu people can type their own in the textbox. I have no idea how to do this. If someone could help i would greatly appreciate it.


I have included a copy of my code and a screenshot of how the form will look when completed.

Use an if function, for example:

PHP Code:

if(isset($_POST['hardware'])){
// get other
} 


Or even better, put both of these in the shame field using an array:

PHP Code:

$hardware[0] = $_POST[form0]
$hardware[1] = $_POST[form1]

$hardware = serialize($hardware);

// Now put $hardware into the database.
// To get array back to norm, use the unserialize function :)