[Resolved] how to pass variables not using URL

garyjake

Hi, first off, I'm new to the forum and I apologize if this posting is somehow innapropriate.

The set up: I have a page with a bunch of different text links that all link to the same page but all need to pass along a unique id.

The problem: I would like to NOT put the id value in the url, such as
href="www.aaa.com/link.php?id=2"

I would like to somehow hide the variable. And the links need to be text links, so they can't all be buttons or something.

Perhaps I could wrap each link in its own <form></form> and put a hidden variable...wait, a text would not submit the form..would it?

If anyone could help, they would get karma points.

josh

planetsim

Have you taken a look at Sessions? If not take a look probably be the best answer.

TheDefender

Let the Karma Flow...

<form action="page_to_submit_to.php" method="POST">
<input type="hidden" name="id" value="2" />
<a href="#" onclick="submit()">Submit</a>
</form>

garyjake

OK, 3 karma points for both of you.

Use them wisely!

TheDefender

Wow, 3 Karma points don't go as far as they used to :rolleyes: Eh, what's a guy to do? Anyhow, if the help given meets your needs, be sure to mark the thread resolved... Have a nice night!