Auto filling out forms for users

chadlnc · 05-22-2003, 07:37 AM

Probably a complete newb type question

. Our hosting company just set up a new web email interface. While there aren't too many that actually use the web interface, there are enough that this new one may cause a few problems due to the fact that it asks them for the mailserver name. I'd rather not get called everyday with someone who is too stupid to remember the mailsever. Soooo is there a way to redirect them to the log in page so that a script will fill in certain form fields on the new interface (http://216.157.131.123). It would be nice if it filled in mailserver and the @____.com portion. Sounds like it may be possible, but I would have no idea where to start. Any pointers or shoves in the right direction would be much appreciated.

chadlnc · 05-22-2003, 06:48 PM

Fine! Seeing as though no one wanted to help I figured it out myself

. I just took the code from the original page, made the fields I wanted "auto-filled" hidden with the text "pre-entered". I then created a subdomain that forwarded everything on to the actual mail system.

Joshua · 05-23-2003, 05:56 AM

Well, if you're gonna ask and answer your own questions then you don't need us, do you?

Glad you solved it.

05-22-2003, 07:37 AM	#1
chadlnc Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 947	Auto filling out forms for users Probably a complete newb type question . Our hosting company just set up a new web email interface. While there aren't too many that actually use the web interface, there are enough that this new one may cause a few problems due to the fact that it asks them for the mailserver name. I'd rather not get called everyday with someone who is too stupid to remember the mailsever. Soooo is there a way to redirect them to the log in page so that a script will fill in certain form fields on the new interface (http://216.157.131.123). It would be nice if it filled in mailserver and the @____.com portion. Sounds like it may be possible, but I would have no idea where to start. Any pointers or shoves in the right direction would be much appreciated. __________________ "We're just patriots against an unjust law. Just like all those guys in prison." - Homer J. Simpson

05-23-2003, 05:56 AM	#3
Joshua Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,390	Well, if you're gonna ask and answer your own questions then you don't need us, do you? Glad you solved it. __________________ The Apexer formerly known as SnotRocket. "Like I **ing said, "Ok, so I hear it may be a repost. Blah But I had never seen it, so..." ** you Canta." -Jenny 12/4/2003

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05-22-2003, 06:48 PM	#2
chadlnc Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 947	Fine! Seeing as though no one wanted to help I figured it out myself . I just took the code from the original page, made the fields I wanted "auto-filled" hidden with the text "pre-entered". I then created a subdomain that forwarded everything on to the actual mail system.

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