[surferboy]

I am trying to write or find a written PHP script that allows a user to check a checkbox, and when they hit submit, the next page has a list of links that are based on those check boxes.

I have contracted with a company to host a small portion of my website on a separate server with proprietary information. They have this checkbox I am talking about- I just don't know how to write the script behind the action on the form.

You can see what I am talking about Here.

Thanks for the advice.

[mania]

Code:
foreach ($_POST['checkboxname'] as $key=>$val) {
    echo '<div>'.$links[$key].'</div>';
}

something like that should do it - assuming the $links array is predefined somewhere.

[surferboy]

Wow, that's the most blazing fast response I've gotten! Thanks for the input. Now, keep in mind that I am a total non-programmer- but willing to stab at things. In order to define that array, I assume this is via a mysql database? I have created a table that I am trying to populate with links and URL values. Problem is, I don't know what the heck I'm doing.

Any primers on the subject?

[SirCastor]

Arrays are variables which hold values in a series. It allows them to act as sort of a table for carrying multiple pieces of data. No MySQL required.

The best way to learn this stuff, is (IMO) the online PHP documentation.
http://www.php.net/manual/en/

I recommend that you look at the array function stuff.

[surferboy]

I have a decent idea about arrays. I just haven't used them. An analogy: you've read about playing basketball, but the first time you pick up the ball, you are not sure what to do with it.

So, that said, I'll hunt and read- but can I ask a few basics:

I assume I define an array in one file, then do an include statement so that the array is included in the script file?

Also, if I want the value of the array to be a web link, I assume I have to be careful with quotes, slashes, etc.?

[skalie]

Originally Posted by surferboy

I assume I have to be careful with quotes, slashes, etc.?

diligent is the word I think you're looking for

[Super Mario]

Originally Posted by SirCastor

Arrays are variables which hold values in a series. It allows them to act as sort of a table for carrying multiple pieces of data. No MySQL required.

The best way to learn this stuff, is (IMO) the online PHP documentation.
http://www.php.net/manual/en/

I recommend that you look at the array function stuff.

Today I DLed PHP Function Index from Version Tracker. All I can say is

[moodymonster]

may also be worth running the echo like:

Code:
foreach ($_POST['checkboxname'] as $key=>$val) {
$output .= '<div>'.$links[$key].'</div>';
}
echo $output;

this means you aren't sending to the client until the loop is complete (using network connections) but does mean you use memory on the server to store that info until it's sent to the client.