file check

[cqball2000]

I've got a form that's submitted and creates a file. Now I'd like to tell the user something like "Creating Report. Please be patient" while the php script looks to see if the report is ready. Then when the file is complete, erase the line that reads "Creating Report. Please be patient" and print "Your results are ready" and include the file. What's the best way to do this without refreshing the page so that the data doesn't get submitted again?

~Dave

[ame12]

I think you'll have to do a refresh (whether it's in a frame or the full page). You can use some conditional logic to display the 'patience' message if the file is not complete with a metatag refresh of maybe a few seconds. Else side of the conditional can simply include the results. Don't know how else to do it without a refresh.

Dave

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[cqball2000]

Thanks Dave. I ended up doing exactly what you stated before I read your email. Great minds think alike, eh.