Post values from a link?

adamhhh1

ok i know how to post values in a form, but i cant figure out how to post values via a link?

e.g. ive got

<?php
$author=$_POST['author'];
?>

<?php
// calls javascript function to open a pop up window
echo "<A HREF=\"javascript:openwindow()\">$author</A>";
?>

how do i send $author via a link to a new page rather than the usual form/submit option??

laserlight

Use the query string with $_GET instead.

adamhhh1

that doesnt work?

leatherback

What exactly did you try?

Also.. Why do you use javascript for your navigation, and do you use pop-ups? You do realize that most people find the very annoying and block them!?

adamhhh1

yup i know that,

even with using a normal link i cant get it to work.

e.g.

<?php
//top of page
$author=$_GET['author'];
?>

<?php
	echo "<a href=\"userprofile.php\">$author</a>";
?>

im trying to send $author (just gets author's name from database) to (userprofile.php):

<?php
$author=$_GET['author'];
?>


<?php
echo $author;
?>

leatherback

Because you are not sending the variable:


<?php

//top of page
$author=$_GET['author'];

echo "<a href=\"userprofile.php?author=".$author."\">$author</a>";

adamhhh1

great, thanks knew it was something simple :eek:

bradgrafelman

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