Header function

Anon

When using the header function is it possible to pass along more than just the new URL name?

For example, I have a form that processes user input. The script for the form chooses one of several other forms to display, depending upon what the user entered. This is done with a case statement, e.g.

switch($which_form) {
case "two":
header("Location: /path/to/form/2.html");
break;

case "three":
header("Location: /path/to/form/3.html");
break;
}

How can I also pass along other variables from the first form to the next form? I've tried using hidden variables, but it does not seem to work.

Anon

Have you considered cookies or sessions

jc94062

I too suggest cookies or sessions, but how about GLOABAL variables?

gandelf1000

would passing the information in the url be of any use, eg.

path/2.php?name=$name&address=$address

you can add that into the header and it'll take all the variables across

Anon

I kind of new to PHP, so I'm not sure what a session is. Is this like spawning a new process or thread?

Anon

I understand the concept of globals as used in VB anc C++. Do they work the same way in PHP and how do you declare them? Would they live on Form 1, or where?

I know globals are always discouraged, but this may be a good solution.

Anon

That's sounds reasonable.

So maybe I could append these variables to the location string? I'll give it a try. Thanks.

Anon

Hi -

Is there a way to pass variables using headers, without appending to url to prevent it from showing in the browser address bar? I need to redirect using header call passing a variable.

for example:

$myvar="123";

header("location: $myurl");

What needs to be done to send it in the header?

Thanks
Jay