Forms and drop downs help

[Gabriella777_2]

Hello, I need someone with the knowledge of if, then drop down boxes (for
lack of a better name).
What I would like to create is form for ordering clothing from the intranet
website at my work.
The first box would be a general selection box that each selection would be
linked to the next (set of) drop downs, meaning if you choose shirt the next
drop down would appear filled with all the shirts that are available and they
in turn would give a drop down with the available sizes/colors/etc.
Anyone know how I could create this in FP2000? Or some variation of this
process? Or I have also discovered that you can create web pages in Word (I
have 2000's version). If it is easier/better in Word, please advise as such.
THANKS to anyone who can help!

 

[Thomas A. Rowe]

Suggest you search for a pre-written shopping cart / catalog application, as you will need to
server-side scripting and a database based on what is supported by your web host.

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[Gabriella777_2]

I am only looking to create a form that then will either print to pdf and go
to an e-mail or simply print the "form" to be brought to our purchasing agent
by hand delivery (this would simply be to make it quickly and easily read by
the PO agent regardless of the handwritting of the individual requesting
items.)
So would I still need all the fancy smancy stuff to create this? : )
Additionally, I would like to follow each instance with a command button
that if clicked brings up a new set of drop downs to use for the next item to
be ordered. Then if it is not clicked the form is complete and will print as
such when the Print command is used.

Be honest - am I asking too much of this version/my limited skills?

Thanks for your assistance . . . and patience! : )
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Thanks and God bless you and yours,
Gabriella777_2

Suggest you search for a pre-written shopping cart / catalog application, as you will need to
server-side scripting and a database based on what is supported by your web host.

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Thomas A. Rowe
Microsoft MVP - FrontPage

http://www.Ecom-Data.com
==============================================

 

[Gabriella777_2]

Okay, I am trying a different approach - I'm setting up something in MSAccess
using the template for the Order Entry set up.
I would like to add that to the intranet - I know if I use the navigation
pane and link a Word document to another page it will be added to the nav
bar, etc.
Can I do that with Access?
Access has different file saving.
Are there other ways to do this?
I can't do templates, etc found on the web or anything. too many issues
with virus' as far as our IT/IS department is concerned.

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Thanks and God bless you and yours,
Gabriella777_2

Suggest you search for a pre-written shopping cart / catalog application, as you will need to
server-side scripting and a database based on what is supported by your web host.

--
==============================================
Thomas A. Rowe
Microsoft MVP - FrontPage

http://www.Ecom-Data.com
==============================================

 

[Thomas A. Rowe]

Access with require your to use the FP database components and learn ASP scripting.

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Thomas A. Rowe
Microsoft MVP - FrontPage

http://www.Ecom-Data.com
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Okay, I am trying a different approach - I'm setting up something in MSAccess
using the template for the Order Entry set up.
I would like to add that to the intranet - I know if I use the navigation
pane and link a Word document to another page it will be added to the nav
bar, etc.
Can I do that with Access?
Access has different file saving.
Are there other ways to do this?
I can't do templates, etc found on the web or anything. too many issues
with virus' as far as our IT/IS department is concerned.

 

[Thomas A. Rowe]

The reason that I suggested the shopping cart / catalog application is so that you avoid having to
write a lot of custom database driven application scripting. The printing part is just the final
piece, which the easiest options being to print and/or send email. The PDF function will require
purchasing a server based PDF generate and custom scripting to implement.

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==============================================
Thomas A. Rowe
Microsoft MVP - FrontPage

http://www.Ecom-Data.com
==============================================

I am only looking to create a form that then will either print to pdf and go
to an e-mail or simply print the "form" to be brought to our purchasing agent
by hand delivery (this would simply be to make it quickly and easily read by
the PO agent regardless of the handwritting of the individual requesting
items.)
So would I still need all the fancy smancy stuff to create this? : )
Additionally, I would like to follow each instance with a command button
that if clicked brings up a new set of drop downs to use for the next item to
be ordered. Then if it is not clicked the form is complete and will print as
such when the Print command is used.

Be honest - am I asking too much of this version/my limited skills?

Thanks for your assistance . . . and patience! : )

 

[Paul C]

Hi Gabriella
Here are some chained select menus which do what you want
http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex16/chainedselects/index.htm
http://javascript.internet.com/forms/multi-value-drop-down-list.html

You will then need to search for some other code to email the form or form
to pdf script


Paul M

 

[Gabriella777_2]

Thanks for you help. I have one last question - just to be sure that I am on
the same page.
You are saying that if I create the database and save the file to the web
folders I can't just go the FP Navigation screen and connect it the way I
would any other page?

Thanks for your help and patience with my lack of computer scripting
knowledge.
Have a wonderful day.

 

[Thomas A. Rowe]

Correct, you can not load an access database in a browser window.

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Thomas A. Rowe
Microsoft MVP - FrontPage

http://www.Ecom-Data.com
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