mysql_insert_id()

[zzz]

Hi,

I have a script that after a form is submitted creates an entry via INSERT INTO ... and simultaneously updates another table with the id of the previously entered row by using mysql_insert_id()

I would like to be able to pass that mysql_insert_id() as a variable for further acton or perhaps set is with a session, but am not able to do so. Does it only function while withing a query string? If yes, what are the alternatives?

[laserlight]

You should be able to do that.
At the very least, save its return value into a variable immediately after the INSERT query, and then work with that variable.