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Posted 16 Feb 2005 21:50:18
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16 Feb 2005 21:50:18 marcus marcus posted:
Hi

How do I make an easy petition on my webpage using Dreamweaver.
All i want is name, email and location. When they push the button their names will be shown on a list.

wormuz

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Replied 16 Feb 2005 22:31:23
16 Feb 2005 22:31:23 Simon Martin replied:
You could use CGI scripts... but this is the year 2005 and there's no reason to stick to technologies of the 1900's
So I would opt for using ASP and a simple database (MSDE is great, or you could use Access)
Set up a form on your page with text fields for the data you want (also add a datestamp to the record so you can show when it was added)
When they hit the button INSERT that into your database.
To show the list create a recordset of all names in your table and put it in a repeat region - you could consider putting recordset navigation on so the page only shows 100 names at a time and then you have to move to the next page (might be a bit more than you want to do)

The tutorial in DW has everything you need to get that lot done.
The database design doesnt need to be fully normalised - so you could get away with a single table in there.
But if you get stuck on any part of that process then please let us know

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Replied 18 Feb 2005 09:18:30
18 Feb 2005 09:18:30 Dan Berdusco replied:
Just a side-note/question as I am considering putting a petition online myself... Does anyone know if a web-based petition is valid - legally I mean? Most petitions require a signature, and an age limit, and must only be signed once per person - there is no way to ensure these things with a web form...
Replied 18 Feb 2005 09:28:59
18 Feb 2005 09:28:59 Chris Charlton replied:
"Save the Hubble Telescope" was, maybe check their site for reference.

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