Re: Input and Convertchars contexts

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2003

It keeps the original formatting. numero = 49227
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texte = Just visualize your results and you'll see what the consequences would be after your values are plugged in.[input] is used for more than

as the documentation states, because it also handles quote marks, not just hard returns. Like Donovan states below, think of it like this: Any place where a quote mark would be misunderstood. Here's one I use frequently:<img src=image.jpg alt=[input][title][/input]>While we're on the subject, here's a good use for a custom [convertchars] db:href=display.html ONMOUSEOVER=window.status='[convertchars db=jsconv.db][title][/convertchars]'; return true>where my jsconv.db converts to \ and ' to \'And finally, don't forget to [url] entries that might contain an ampersand or other character that would be misinterpreted by webcat or a browser, i.e., search, replace, etc; or as part of a URL.At 2:00 AM -0800 4/6/03, Donovan home EHG <dbrooke@ehg.net wrote:>we use them like this as well now ..><input type=text name=text value=[input][db_value][/input]>>>ever since a client (selling audio gear) wanted to show 12 subwoofers ;)Terry-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list <WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com>.To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com>To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <WebDNA-Talk-digest@talk.smithmicro.com>Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/

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Just visualize your results and you'll see what the consequences would be after your values are plugged in.<a target="_parent" href="page.dna?numero=182">[input]</a> is used for more than <textarea> as the documentation states, because it also handles quote marks, not just hard returns. Like Donovan states below, think of it like this: Any place where a quote mark would be misunderstood. Here's one I use frequently:<img src=image.jpg alt=<a target="_parent" href="page.dna?numero=182">[input]</a>[title][/input]>While we're on the subject, here's a good use for a custom <a target="_parent" href="page.dna?numero=183">[convertchars]</a> db:href=display.html ONMOUSEOVER=window.status='[convertchars db=jsconv.db][title][/convertchars]'; return true>where my jsconv.db converts to \ and ' to \'And finally, don't forget to <a target="_parent" href="page.dna?numero=89">[url]</a> entries that might contain an ampersand or other character that would be misinterpreted by webcat or a browser, i.e., search, replace, etc; or as part of a URL.At 2:00 AM -0800 4/6/03, Donovan home EHG <dbrooke@ehg.net wrote:>we use them like this as well now ..><input type=text name=text value=<a target="_parent" href="page.dna?numero=182">[input]</a>[db_value][/input]>>>ever since a client (selling audio gear) wanted to show 12 subwoofers ;)Terry-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list <WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com>.To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <WebDNA-Talk@talk.smithmicro.com>To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <WebDNA-Talk-digest@talk.smithmicro.com>Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/

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