forms??????

[tchase]

I have created a contact form and need to put whatever code or scripts needed to be able to send it. I have placed my text fields and entered Name, address, phone, etc. in the variable fields. I have created a submit button and need to know where to go from here. I was told I would be given the raw code (cgi). I have also been trying to understand where this code goes and what else is needed to make this work. I did read something about defining the recipient. Is there anyone out there who can shed some light on this for me. I have very little experience with html and actionscripting but am doing my best to learn and understand as much as possible.

Thanks so much to anyone who can help,
TC

[phillycooper]

If you want the form to store information in database (on a web sever) then your going to need .asp, and scripts (like you mentioned before) to tell the server what to do with the inforfation it is getting.

I think you best option is to cut out the servers and have the results mailed to you as a text file. This means your form is submitted to "mailto:you@yourwebsite.com" and will arrive as a text file. You will need to understand the formatting of the file, but I have used this method along with an excel macro which formats all the text and stores it in a spreadsheet.