Error in my error checking!

[Anon]

Hi,

I have the following code which is loaded when a form is submitted

<?php

if ($submit)
{

if (!$run || !$arrive_time) 
{

echo'Please fill in all fields';
}
else 
{
        DO form processing 
    }

}
?>

But when I enter blank run and arrive_time fields, it doesnt print the error message!
Please help!

Laura.

[[deleted]]

If you want to check for empty strings, you should do just that:

if ($var != '')

if you do

if ($var)
you are checking to see if $var was set, and if you fill out an empty field, it is set, it's just empty...

[gushy]

Indeed.

I'd also suggest doing your form verification client side, as it is quicker, and more user friendly.

[[deleted]]

It's also unreliable :-)

[Anon]

Instead of using

<b>if (!$run || !$arrive_time) </b>

trying using

<b>((!$run)||(!$arrive_time))</b>

Hope that helps,

Di