javascript vs php problem ! revised!

[kimberlc]

Ok here's my deal.

When I create an array of check boxes, the only way PHP handles them as an array is if I name the check box say:
name="value[]" <-- in my previous post, I wrote down the correct coding for a checkbox, and low and behold it made one on the page 🙂 duhh!! anyways..

If I give the checkbox name="value" without the brackets, then the values don't get passed. Now here's the problem. If I use a button to submit this page, and send it to a javascript function, lets say in order to check if a checkbox has been checked or not, it doesn't like name with [] included in it.. This problem has been driving me absolutely crazy, and so far I haven't found a way around it.. If you have any suggestions please let me know !!

Thanx !

[trooper]

CK

Why are you trying to mix both server side and client side together?

Its not a good idea. Decide which sort of scripts your are going to use (i.e. server side or client side), and stick with that choice. Yeah i know that client side validation is quicker but as you are finding out trying to mix to two together is a real pain.

If you use mostly php then use php to validate the array otherwise use javascript.

Personally i'd use php to validate the array, but thats just personal choice.
GM

[Anon]

I don't agree at all with Gary. I believe you should always use both client side and server side validation. The server side is only as a backup if the client does not have javascript. Why bog down the server when it can all happen instataneosly on the client.

anyway, from the manual:

Note that if you are using JavaScript the [] on the element name might cause you problems when you try to refer to the element by name. Use it's numerical form element id instead, or enclose the variable name in single quotes and use that as the index to the elements array, for example:
variable = documents.forms[0].elements['var[]'];