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How to keep data in the fields when you are returned to a previous page
 
socaprice
Posted: 25 October 2007 07:55 AM   [ Ignore ]
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Hi all,

Is there a way to retain the data inputted to the fields when an error is discovered?

Here is the situation, I have users entering data into various fields on a form, once they submit, if there are required fields that were not filled in or if there was an error, the error page is displayed. However when I click on the “Return to Previous Page” all the previous information is gone and they have to re-enter all the data.

Is there a way to retain most of that data except for the offending field(s)?

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Socaprice
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Mark Bowen
Posted: 28 October 2007 04:41 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]
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Have you tried using Javascript error checking on the form so that it can’t even submit until everything is filled in correctly. Try :

Live Validation

This might help you out?

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Mark
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socaprice
Posted: 29 October 2007 11:32 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]
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Thanks Mark. I like the idea of the “Live Validation” just have to figure out which one to download and how to use it. grin

Thanks again,
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Mark Bowen
Posted: 29 October 2007 12:59 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]
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Hiya,

I downloaded the standalone version but I don’t think it really matters which one you download. It’s just that version is commented which I like to see when I am learning something.

Basically if memory serves me right you just link to the Javascript in the HEAD of your html page and then on a field place script validations like this :

<input type="text" id="sayHello" />

var sayHello = new LiveValidation('sayHello', { validMessage: 'Hey there!', wait: 500});
sayHello.add(Validate.Presence, {failureMessage: "Don't just ignore me, I wanna be your friend!"});
sayHello.add(Validate.Format, {pattern: /^hello$/i, failureMessage: "How come you've not said 'hello' yet?" } );

This would basically check if you have placed the word hello in the field. Many many more options are available though but I do remember it being exceptionally easy to use though.

Hope this helps.

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Mark
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socaprice
Posted: 31 October 2007 08:55 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]
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Got it working. Thanks. I would recommend this to everyone.

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Mark Bowen
Posted: 31 October 2007 09:11 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]
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Me too!!

I am currently using it on a SAEF that needs a LOT of validation and this is the best script that I have seen so far. Exceptionally easy to use and very very powerful.
Definitely one that will stay in my arsenal of web-weapons for quite a time to come!! grin

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Mark
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