Passing variables without forms or appending to URL

[abjensen76]

I am very new to database work, so please forgive the simplicity of the question.

This is what I want to do:

1. Pass variables from a form (let's say its on page1.php) to a page for processing (let's say this is page2.php)
   --This step I know how to do

2. Process the form on page2.php
   --This step I know how to do

3. Automatically redirect the user to page3.php, but also send a variable that we got from the form (let's say it's $user_id)
   --This step I do not know how to do without appending it to the URL, which would not be appropriate in this case.

Thanks in advance--I really appreciate it!

[cgraz]

use sessions.

session_start() and session_register() should get you going.

You may also want to try searching the forum for sessions. You'll find plenty of useful information.

Post back if you run into any problems.

Cgraz