I need to build dynamic left hand navigation based on the inputs from the user.
Reason: I need to build a training guide based on the users state and car type.

I'm thinking the building the navigation would be quicker than building the pages.

I also need to build a test, which would be db driven so that a pool of 300 questions will generate a 60 question test. Also the test needs to be random so no 2 tests are the same.

I already have my idea on how to accomplish this, but was looking for any additional ideas.

HI David,

I assume you have not worked with dynamic server driven web sites before, but if you have please post back.

You need to decide on the server technology you want to use (asp or php for example).

Then use the tutorials supplied with dreamweaver to go through the basics. This is a really good way to get to grips with the basic functions and concepts of web development using server technology.

this will give you many ideas on how to go about building what you want. post back and ask questions as you go along.

Regards

Vince Baker
<strong>DMX Zone Manager</strong>

[VBScript | ASP | HTML | CSS | SQL | Oracle | AS400 | ERP Logic | Hosting]

that's good advice; I worked through the Dreamweaver tutorials and learned lots, I decided on PHP as my server technology, then built myself a server from an old pc then loaded a linux system onto it with php and mysql so I could run it on my home network (that was before I got cable) that way I learned a lot about linux etc. It was hard work but really worth the effort. I also bought a couple of good books on php/mysql site building, one of the best investments I've made.

Thanks Vince. And I do know a little about ASP. I have been reading everything on it. I have since built several asp pages. Have you heard of interaktonline.com. I purchased the Kollection and I think I like it. Any drawbacks to using a third party software?

Not at all!

I also use third party extensions and it has saved me huge amounts of development in the past.

Glad you chose asp (my preference too).

Keep posting back if you experience any problems.

Regards

Vince Baker
<strong>DMX Zone Manager</strong>

[VBScript | ASP | HTML | CSS | SQL | Oracle | AS400 | ERP Logic | Hosting]