One form two different actions, two different windows

thinker_80

Hi all,

I'm having some trouble working this problem out. I have a form where user can specify various item from a range of form items (check box, radio button, drop down menu, etc). I want this form to valid date it self and if all inputs are correct open a new window and run a different script.

Here is my solution for the time being.

Form A had all the user selection entried and that form calls it self for validation. When this form is submitted it cycles through the $_POST variable and builds a hidden form with a different action(Form 😎. Then form B is submitted.

Now because I'm relying on Form A as input variables to form B its always a step behind. I use $POST for one form and $GET for another.

My question is Is there a way that I can have to completly different actions from one form. Action 1 will refresh the form it self while validating the form in same window where as action 2 will open a new window and run a different script with inputs from form A.

harlowhair

Seems a bit convoluted, but you could acheive this through Javascript.

Set the action of the form to the 2nd action (Form 😎 and replace the submit button with a standard button e.g.

Define a javascript function named checkFormA() which cycles through all of the form inputs and validates them without having to submit the page, then call document.formname.submit() which will perform the Form B Action.