Re: questions on variations of Ken's [text multi=T]var1=&var2=[/text]
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It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 25793
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texte = >Does anyone know definitively whether or not I can>reliably use the same technique to preset values that may or may not be present>within a [Search][Founditems] context?>>For example I have a db with a record in it. A template finds that record and>attempts to replace just some of the field values in that record. Do the values>found in the record ALWAYS override any value set in the template (above) with a>[text] context?Yes.>Do the values found in the record ALWAYS override any values coming>in via formvariables?Yes.The rule is simple: When a [text] variable is set on the page, it is *always* overridden by any other variable with the same name. In other words, text variables are the 'weakest' variables of all.Here is the hierarchy everyone should know:1- OrderFile tags inside an orderfile context.2- Global tags such as [date] and [time] and [ipaddress].3- Database Field tags inside a founditems context.4- Form Variable tags.5- Text Variable tags.================================Kenneth Grome, WebDNA Consultant808-737-6499, http://webdna.net================================-------------------------------------------------------------Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server.To end your Mail problems go to
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>Does anyone know definitively whether or not I can>reliably use the same technique to preset values that may or may not be present>within a [search][founditems] context?>>For example I have a db with a record in it. A template finds that record and>attempts to replace just some of the field values in that record. Do the values>found in the record ALWAYS override any value set in the template (above) with a>[text] context?Yes.>Do the values found in the record ALWAYS override any values coming>in via formvariables?Yes.The rule is simple: When a [text] variable is set on the page, it is *always* overridden by any other variable with the same name. In other words, text variables are the 'weakest' variables of all.Here is the hierarchy everyone should know:1- OrderFile tags inside an orderfile context.2- Global tags such as [date] and [time] and [ipaddress].3- Database Field tags inside a founditems context.4- Form Variable tags.5- Text Variable tags.================================Kenneth Grome, WebDNA Consultant808-737-6499, http://webdna.net================================-------------------------------------------------------------Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server.To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list .To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
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