Hi,
I'm new to php and coding so I'll try to make it as simple as I can. Few weeks ago, I setup a php forum (phpbb3) for me and my employees so we can be able to share informations together. Everything is now up and running for a test period on a work station. The forum has not been put on a server yet. It runs under xampp (simulates mysql and apache).
For over months, I have compiled informations on car infractions on a MS access database (which I could convert to mysql if needed). I actually use a MS Infopath form to query the database to see if one has already had a parking ticket. Now, I would like to add query fields to my forum so I can stop using the infopath form to search my database. On the forum index, it would be great if I could click on category title and instead of being directed to forum rooms, the search fields would appear. Then, I could send a query to my database with fields like "brand" "model" "licence plate" and 3 others of my choice. All matching entries would be ecko on the same webpage.
Now ... where do I start ? :o