PHP - Passing Variables To Another Page

Hi,
I'm trying to pass a variable into a URL and apparently I'm doing it wrong

this code is OK
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$id = $3;
echo '<a href="newPage.php?id=3"></a>
If I use
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$id = $_GET['id'];
echo $id;
on the newPage.php, I echo 3
whereas, if I do
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$id = $3;
echo '<a href="newPage.php?id="'.$id.'"></a>
when echo out on the newPage.php it prints out nothing
also, in current url look like this:
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www.site.com/newPage.php?id=

What am I doing wrong? 

Many thanks

I have the following code that outputs a url. It searches my MySQL database for the name of a given item within a theme:


$relative = 'http://www.domain.com/wp-content/';
$url1= $relative . 'themes/arjuna-x/itemspec.php?type=';
$url2='&item=';

<a class="entry-thumbnails-link" href="<?php echo $url1.'Themes'.$url2.$rowThemes['Theme']; ?>">

The output is as follows:
http://www.domain.com/wp-content/themes/arjuna-x/itemspec.php?type=Themes&item=(insert variable here)

All is good up to this point.

My problem however, is that some items (in this case: theme names) have apostrophes in them. For example: April Fool's.

This results in breaking my php code.

How can I get php to call these variables with apostrophes so that they don't break my php?

I'm creating this URL to pass variables to use from one Page to another:   http://eg10basketbal...Borgman&team=16     My WP site is seeing the first variable but not the second.  After some searching I've found this suggestion, but it's not working for me:

function add_query_vars_filter( $vars ) {

	$vars[] = "nameFull";
	$vars[] = "team";

	return $vars;
}
add_filter( 'query_vars', 'add_query_vars_filter' );

I tried putting this in the wp-includes/functions.php file of the, but ended up with a fatal error.  I have since added it to my theme's functions.php file. There isn't an error, but it doesn't yield recognition of my second variable.     

Hi First post here. Long time reader!

I'm looking to gauge the general practices of dealing with variables between pages.

I'd always pass my variables through the POST. Im normally always doing a post back and processing the data at the top of the page.

 I never liked the query string as it open to manipulation, but can see its use for a search results page and saving the url.

I came from a ASP background and we would only use session variables for holding user login information as the windows server had a habit of restarting the pool and loosing the session. We didn't want this happening, for example, when doing an e-commerce transaction.  We always felt the post was the most robust method.

Now Im using php and all the great features it has. I was looking to see what the more experience php developers used and am I right sticking to the post method, or is utilising session a more modern way of doing things.

I've a few years experience doing web dev, just thought I touch base on a few issues to make sure I'm still heading in the right direction.

Thanks for any advice guys!

I'm a newbie here and to php and Javascript.  So hello all.

I am trying to get a portion of a file name passed from one file (first.php) which displays a MySql table.  One of the fields is a link that is supposed to open a popup window (second.php) and begin playing a mp3 file with the flash media player.

I have everything (almost) working.  The table displays as it should, the link is fine.  However, I can not get the popup to open with the dimensions I asked for.  It opens in a full size new window.  And the mp3 will not play.  I get the message from the player "we are unable to connect...etc  etc".  The file name shows up in the status bar and in the URL window.

In the file first.php, the table displays, the links appear to be active.  when clicked the new window opens, the file names carry over but I can not get the file to play.  The player loads (in file second.php) but I get the message from the player "we are unable to connect...etc  etc".

I suspect it is in the syntax.  I have tried so many combinations I can't list them here and so far I have been unable to find anything on google, etc to answer this.  After almost three days I have resorted to here.  This may not even be the right place for me.  Javascript may be my best bet for all I know.

Can someone please look over what I have and at least point me in the right direction?
Any help is greatly appreciated as this is my first attempt at a website.
Thanks


first.php

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<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"
"http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd">


<html>
<head>

<script language="JavaScript">
<!-- Begin
function popUp(URL) {

playwindow=window.open(URL, 'name', 'toolbar=0,scrollbars=1,location=1,statusbar=1,menubar=0,resizable=1,width=350,height=250');
}
// End -->
</script>

<script language="JavaScript">
<!--
function openPlayer(URL) {
player = window.open('player10.php?','width=350,height=275')
}
// End -->
</script>



<?php
$username="myusername";
$password="mypassword";
$database="mydb";


mysql_connect('mydb',$username,$password);
@mysql_select_db($database) or die( "Unable to select database");
$query="SELECT * FROM mytable";
$result=mysql_query($query);

$num=mysql_numrows($result);

mysql_close();
?>


</head>
<body>
<table border="1" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2">
<tr>
<th><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Listen</font></th>
<th><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">f2</font></th>
<th><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">f3</font></th>
<th><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">f4</font></th>
<th><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">f5</font></th>
<th><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">f6</font></th>
</tr>

<?php
$i=0;
while ($i < $num) {

$f1=mysql_result($result,$i,"listen");
$f2=mysql_result($result,$i,"field2");
$f3=mysql_result($result,$i,"field3");
$f4=mysql_result($result,$i,"field4");
$f5=mysql_result($result,$i,"field5");
$f6=mysql_result($result,$i,"field6");
?>

<tr>
<td><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="javascript:openPlayer('player10.php?<?php echo $f1?>')">Listen</a></font></td>
<td><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><?php echo $f2; ?></font></td>
<td><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><?php echo $f3; ?></font></td>
<td><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><?php echo $f4; ?></font></td>
<td><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><?php echo $f5; ?></font></td>
<td><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><?php echo $f6; ?></font></td>
</tr>

<?php
$i++;
}
?>
</body>
</html>


SECOND.PHP

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<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"
"http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd">

     
<head>         
  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" >   
  <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=8" >         
  <title>My Title             
  </title>             
  <link rel="shortcut icon" type="image/x-icon" href="/favicon.ico" >         
     

 <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript">
<!--
    //
    // Make sure there's some data
    //
if (location.search) {
        //
        // Extract the name of the graphics file
        //
    var mp3_filename = location.search.substring(1)
        //
        // Write the &ltIMG> tag using the name of the graphics
        // file (you may need to adjust the SRC text)
        //
 document.write('<a href="http://mywebsite.com/+mp3_filename">')
    }
//   End  -->
</script>



</head>                 
<body>
 
<object width="400" height="300">
  <param name="movie" value="http://fpdownload.adobe.com/strobe/FlashMediaPlayback.swf">
  </param>
  <param name="flashvars" value="src=http%3A%2F%2Fmywebsite.com%2Faudio%2F+mp3_filename">
  </param>
 
 
  <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true">
  </param>
  <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always">
  </param>
  <embed src="http://fpdownload.adobe.com/strobe/FlashMediaPlayback.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="300" flashvars="src=http%3A%2F%2Fmywebsite.com%2Faudio%2F+mp3_filename">
  </embed>
</object>

</body>
 </html>

Hello all,

So I've picked up a PHP book in an attempt to learn it.  The issue I'm having is preventing me from getting any further. 

They have me creating a simple order form, but the data is not passing from the HTML page to the PHP Processing file.  I know there are other ways of doing this that I'm unaware of, but this code is verbatam to what we are isntructed to type within the book itself.  Here is the code

orderform.html:
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<html>
<body>
<form action="processorder.php" method="post">
<table border="0">
<tr bgcolor="#cccccc">
  <td width="150">Item</td>
  <td width="15">Quantity</td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Tires</td>
  <td align="center"><input type="text" name="tireqty" size="3"
     maxlength="3"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Oil</td>
  <td align="center"><input type="text" name="oilqty" size="3" maxlength="3"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>Spark Plugs</td>
  <td align="center"><input type="text" name="sparkqty" size="3"
     maxlength="3"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td>How did you find Bob's?</td>
  <td><select name="find">
        <option value = "a">I'm a regular customer</option>
        <option value = "b">TV advertising</option>
        <option value = "c">Phone directory</option>
        <option value = "d">Word of mouth</option>
      </select>
  </td>
</tr>
<tr>
  <td colspan="2" align="center"><input type="submit" value="Submit Order"></td>
</tr>
</table>
</form>
</body>
</html>
processorder.php:

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />
<title>Bobs Auto Parts - Order Results</title>
</head>

<body>
<h1>Bobs Auto Parts</h1>
<h2>Order Results</h2>

<?php

$tireqty = $_post['tireqty'];
$oilqty = $_post['oilqty'];
$sparkqty = $_post['sparkqty'];

echo "<p>Order Processed at ";
echo date('H:i, jS F Y');
echo "</p>";


echo '<p>Your order is as follows: </p>';
echo $tireqty.' tires<br />';
echo $oilqty.' bottles of oil<br />';
echo $sparkqty.' spark plugs<br />';

$totalqty = 0;
$totalamount = 0.00;


define('TIREPRICE', 100);
define('OILPRICE', 10);
define('SPARKPRICE', 4);

?>
</body>
</html>

For some reason the values on the processing form dont show up.  The only text thats displayed is :

Bobs Auto Parts
Order Results

Order Processed at 17:07, 9th January 2011

Your order is as follows:
tires       <----  Should be showing the total quantity ordered
bottles of oil     <----  Should be showing the total quantity ordered
spark plugs    <----  Should be showing the total quantity ordered


Is anyone able to let me know where the error is in this code?  The writers website isnt any help....

Regards,

sapper6fd

I normally don't work with PHP or rather I'm learning as I go..and this is pretty much my last barrier between completing this project. Anyway here are my two files:

http://pastebin.com/aThU3akC - file i want to grab values from and pass to the file below
http://pastebin.com/kTYHr99p - file that is suppose to display the values in $transmessage

Basically I need the variables defined in the first file to be passed and usable in the second and I'm not sure why I can't

hai everybody....   1. can any one let me know how to pass a variable from view to controller in CodeIgniter... 2. if possible send me a  complete login application...developed by using CodeIgniter....       Thanks & Regards, Shankaar.

I have some function or method.  Is there a better design patter to implement this?

function myFunction($a=null,$b=null,$c=null,$d=null,$e=null,$f=null,$g=null,$h=null)
{
   //Do a bunch of stuff
}

Maybe the second function?

function myNewFunction($data=array())
{
   $data=array_merge(array('a'=>null,'b'=>null,'c'=>null,'d'=>null,'e'=>null,'f'=>null,'g'=>null,'h'=>null),$array);
   //Do a bunch of stuff
}

Please provide decision making factors why you would use one approach over the other.

I have created a PHP form which includes validation, however.. everytime  the validation passes, php redirects the form to another page where mysql code is to insert the variables... for some reason the variables are not being sent at all.

Any suggestions.

page 1

<?php
error_reporting(E_ALL);
ini_set('display_errors', 1); ?>
<?php
function VerifyForm(&$values, &$errors) {
   // Do all necessary form verification
   // Validate Model Number
   if (strlen($values['model']) < 4) {
      $errors['model'] = 'Model Number too short';
   } elseif( strlen($values['model']) > 20) {
         $errors['model'] = 'Model Number too long';}
         // Validate Price
         if (is_numeric($values['price']) == 0){
            $errors['price'] = 'No Price has been entered';}
            // Validate Product
            if(($values['product']) == 0){
               $errors['product'] = 'No Product has been selected';}
               // Validate Image
        $imageinfo = getimagesize($_FILES['photo']['tmp_name']);
if($imageinfo['mime'] != 'image/gif' && $imageinfo['mime'] != 'image/jpeg' && isset($imageinfo)){
               $errors['photo'] = 'Image format must be either JPEG or GIF';}
                  // Validate Description
                  if (strlen($values['description']) == 0){
                     $errors['description'] = 'Description is too short';}
                     return (count($errors) == 0);
}
function DisplayForm($values, $errors)
{
?>
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />
<title>Test Area</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="test.css" type="text/css" media="screen" />
</head>

<body>
<div id="container">
<h1>Add a Product</h1>
<form method="post" id="customForm" action="" enctype="multipart/form-data">
<table>
<tr>
<td>Model Number:</td>
<td><input id="model" type="text" size="30" name="model" value="<?php echo htmlentities($values['model']); ?>"/></td>
<td class="error"><p style="color:#FF0000"><?php echo isset($errors['model']) ? $errors['model'] : ''; ?></p></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Choose a Product:</td>
<td>
<select class="product" name="product">
<option value="0">Please select an option below</option>
<option value="19lcdtv">19" LCD TV</option>
<option value="22lcdtv">22" LCD TV</option>
<option value="26lcdtv">26" LCD TV</option>
<option value="32lcdtv">32" LCD TV</option>
<option value="37lcdtv">37" LCD TV</option>
<option value="37plasmatv">37" Plasma TV</option>
<option value="3D">3D Technology</option>
<option value="42lcdtv">42" LCD TV</option>
<option value="42plasmatv">42" Plasma TV</option>
<option value="46plasmatv">46" Plasma TV</option>
<option value="50plasmatv">50" Plasma TV</option>
<option value="54plasmatv">54" Plasma TV</option>
<option value="58plasmatv">58" Plasma TV</option>
<option value="65plasmatv">65" Plasma TV</option>
<option value="bluraydiscs">Bluray Discs</option>
<option value="blurayhomecinema">Bluray Home Cinema System</option>
<option value="blurayplayer">Bluray Player</option>
<option value="blurayportable">Bluray Portable</option>
<option value="blurayrecorder">Bluray Recorder</option>
<option value="breadmaker">Breadmakers</option>
<option value="cdradio">CD, Radio and Cassette Players</option>
<option value="convectorheater">Convector Heaters</option>
<option value="cylindercleaner">Cylinder Cleaner</option>
<option value="answerphone">DECT Answer Phone</option>
<option value="phone">DECT Phone</option>
<option value="fire">Dimplex Fires</option>
<option value="dishwasher">Dishwashers</option>
<option value="dvddiscs">DVD Discs</option>
<option value="dvdplayer">DVD Player</option>
<option value="dvdportable">DVD Portable</option>
<option value="dvdrecorder">DVD Recorder</option>
<option value="epilator">Epilators</option>
<option value="fanheater">Fan Heaters</option>
<option value="freezers">Freezers</option>
<option value="fridgefreezer">Fridge-Freezers</option>
<option value="hdcamcorder">HD Camcorders</option>
<option value="hddcamcorder">HDD Camcorders</option>
<option value="homecinema">Home Cinema System</option>
<option value="iron">Irons</option>
<option value="kettle">Kettles</option>
<option value="beauty">Ladies Shavers/Beauty</option>
<option value="leads">Leads</option>
<option value="shaver">Mens Shavers/Grooming</option>
<option value="microsystem">Microsystems</option>
<option value="microwavegrill">Microwave (Grill)</option>
<option value="microwavesolo">Microwave (Solo)</option>
<option value="microwavecombi">Microwave Combination</option>
<option value="dvtapes">Mini DV Tapes</option>
<option value="minisystems">Minisystems</option>
<option value="pvr">Personal Video Recorder (PVR)</option>
<option value="projector">Projector</option>
<option value="pure">Pure Radios</option>
<option value="fridges">Refridgerators</option>
<option value="sdcamcorder">SD Camcorders</option>
<option value="sdcards">SD/SDHC/SDXC Cards</option>
<option value="straighteners">Straighteners</option>
<option value="stylishcamera">Stylish Cameras</option>
<option value="superzoomcamera">Super Zoom Cameras</option>
<option value="toaster">Toasters</option>
<option value="tumbledryer">Tumble Dryers</option>
<option value="uprightcleaner">Upright Cleaner</option>
<option value="brackets">Wall Bracket</option>
<option value="washingmachine">Washing Machine</option>
</select>
</td>
<td class="error"><p style="color:#FF0000"><?php echo isset($errors['product']) ? $errors['product'] : ''; ?></p></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price:</td>
<td><input id="price" type="text" size="30" name="price" value="<?php echo isset($values['price']) ? $values['price'] : htmlentities($values['price']) ; '';?>"/></td>
<td class="error"><p style="color:#FF0000"><?php echo isset($errors['price']) ? $errors['price'] : ''; ?></p></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Please upload an Image:</td>
<td><input id="photo" type="file" size="30" name="photo" value="<?php echo isset($values['photo']) ? htmlentities($values['photo']) : ''; ?>"/></td>
<td class="error"><p style="color:#FF0000"><?php echo isset($errors['photo']) ? $errors['photo'] : ''; ?></p></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">Description:</td>
<td>
<textarea id="description" name="description" cols="" rows=""><?php echo isset($values['description']) ? htmlentities($values['description']) : ''; ?></textarea>
</td>
<td class="error"><p style="color:#FF0000"><?php echo isset($errors['description']) ? $errors['description'] : ''; ?></p></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><input id="submit" name="submit" type="submit" value="Submit" /></td>
</tr>
</table>
</form>
</div>
</body>
</html>
<?php
}
function ProcessForm($values)
{
   //INSERT VARIABLES FROM INSERT_ADD.PHP
   // Replace with actual page or redirect :P
   header ("Location: http://www.example.com");
}
if ($_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD'] == 'POST')
{
   $formValues = $_POST;
   $formErrors = array();
   if (!VerifyForm($formValues, $formErrors))
   DisplayForm($formValues, $formErrors);
   else
   ProcessForm($formValues);
}
else
DisplayForm(null, null);
?>



This is the page which includes database details and insert commands


<?php

$host=""; // Host name
$username=""; // Mysql username
$password=""; // Mysql password
$db_name=""; // Database name
$tbl_name=""; // Table name

// Connect to server and select database.
mysql_connect("$host", "$username", "$password")or die("cannot connect");
mysql_select_db("$db_name")or die("cannot select DB");

//This is the directory where images will be saved 
$target = "images/"; 
$target = $target . basename( $_FILES['photo']['name']); 

// Get values from form
$model=$_POST['model'];
$product=$_POST['product'];
$description=$_POST['description'];
$price=$_POST['price'];
$photo=($_FILES['photo']['name']); 


// Insert data into mysql
$sql="INSERT INTO $tbl_name(model, product, description, price, photo)VALUES('$model', '$product', '$description', '$price', '$photo')";
$result=mysql_query($sql);

if(move_uploaded_file($_FILES['photo']['tmp_name'], $target)) 
 { 
 //Tells you if its all ok 
 echo "<center>The file " . basename($_FILES['photo']['name']) . " has been uploaded, and your information has been added to the directory</center>"; 
 } 

 else { 
 //Gives and error if its not 
 echo "Sorry, There was a problem Uploading your Details."; 
 } 

// close connection
mysql_close();
?>

Hi there,   I want to pass a input variable from login_success.php which will be sent to sqlprocess.php as the variable 'SQLinput';   sqlprocess.php

$link = mysql_connect("$host", "$username", "$password")or die("cannot connect"); 
mysql_select_db("$db_name")or die("cannot select DB");

$query = $_REQUEST['SQLinput']; //You don't need a ; like you do in SQL
$result = mysql_query($query);
$numfields = mysql_num_fields($result);

login_sucess.php

<form action="" method="post"
   <label>
         <span>SQL Input :</span>
         <input type ="text" id="message" name="SQLinput" placeholder="Input SQL"></textarea>
     </label> 
	 <label>
         <span>SQL Output :</span>
         <output id="text" id="SQLoutput" ></input>	

<script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"> 
			
		// handles the click event for link 1, sends the query
function getOutput() {
  getRequest(
      'sqlprocess.php', // URL for the PHP file
       drawOutput,  // handle successful request
       drawError    // handle error
  );
  return false;
}  
// handles drawing an error message
function drawError () {
    var container = document.getElementById('output');
    container.innerHTML = 'Bummer: there was an error!';
}
// handles the response, adds the html
function drawOutput(responseText) {
    var container = document.getElementById('output');
    container.innerHTML = responseText;
}
// helper function for cross-browser request object
function getRequest(url, success, error) {
    var req = false;
    try{
        // most browsers
        req = new XMLHttpRequest();
    } catch (e){
        // IE
        try{
            req = new ActiveXObject("Msxml2.XMLHTTP");
        } catch (e) {
            // try an older version
            try{
                req = new ActiveXObject("Microsoft.XMLHTTP");
            } catch (e){
                return false;
            }
        }
    }
    if (!req) return false;
    if (typeof success != 'function') success = function () {};
    if (typeof error!= 'function') error = function () {};
    req.onreadystatechange = function(){
        if(req .readyState == 4){
            return req.status === 200 ? 
                success(req.responseText) : error(req.status)
            ;
        }
    }
    req.open("GET", url, true);
    req.send(null);
    return req;
}
</script>

<a href="#" onclick="return getOutput();"><button type="submit" id="search_btn" value="Submit">Submit</button> </a>
<div id="output">waiting for action</div>		

Prior to the JS code - I was able to peform this action - however the JS code enables me to post the query onto the same page. I would like essentially like to query the database through an input box and output the same result on the same page.   Thanks!  

I have a little problem.
I have made a script(function) to connect to the database.
this is the script:
connect(php)
Code: [Select]
<?php
$server = "localhost";
$username = "username";
$password = "password";

function connectdatabase($type,$database)
{
    if($type == "mysql")
    {
    $mysql = mysql_connect($server, $username, $password);
    mysql_select_db($database, $mysql);
    }
    else if($type == "mysqli")
    {
    $mysqli = new mysqli($server, $username, $password, $database);
    }
    else if($type == "mssql")
    {
    $mssql = mssql_connect($server, $username, $password);
    mssql_select_db($database, $mssql);
    }
    function query($query)
    {
        if($type == "mysql")
        {
        mysql_query($query);
        }
        else if($type == "mysqli")
        {
        $mysqli->query($query);
        }
        else if($type == "mssql")
        {
        mssql_query($query);
        }
    }
}
?>
and

aanmelden(php)
Code: [Select]
<?php
include("config.php");
connectdatabase("mysql", "[ledensysteem]");   //example
if(!empty($_POST))
{
    if(!preg_match('/^[A-Za-z1-9-]{'.$Minimale_Gebruikersnaam_Karakters.',}$/', $_POST['gebruikersnaam']))
    {
    if(!isset($error)){ $error=1;}else{$error=$error+1;}
    echo "Je gebruikersnaam moet minimaal {$Minimale_Gebruikersnaam_Karakters} tekens bevaten en mag geen komma of andere onbedoelde tekens zijn<br>Toegestaan is  <br>A t/m Z <br>a t/m z <br>1 t/m 9 <br>en -";
    }
    else
    {
    echo "geldige gebruikersnaam(goedgekeurd)";
    }
    
    if(preg_match('/^[A-Za-z1-9-]{'.$Minimale_Wachtwoord_Karakters.',}$/', $_POST['wachtwoord']) && preg_match('/^[A-Za-z1-9-]{'.$Minimale_Wachtwoord_Karakters.',}$/', $_POST['herhaalwachtwoord']))
    {
        if($_POST['wachtwoord'] != $_POST['herhaalwachtwoord'])
        {
        if(!isset($error)){ $error=1;}else{$error=$error+1;}
        echo "niet hetzelfde wachtwoord";
        }
        /*else
        {
        echo "hetzelfde wachtwoord (goedgekeurd)";
        }*/
    }
    else
    {
    if(!isset($error)){ $error=1;}else{$error=$error+1;}
    echo "wachtwoord moet minimaal {$Minimale_Wachtwoord_Karakters} tekens bevatten!";
    }
    if(!preg_match("/^[A-Za-z1-9_.-]{1,}@[A-Za-z1-9-]{1,}\.[A-Za-z1-9]{2,3}$/", $_POST['email']))
    {
    if(!isset($error)){ $error=1;}else{$error=$error+1;}
    echo "onjuiste email";
    }
    else
    {
    echo "goedgekeurd!";
    }
    if(!isset($error)) // this problem is fixed yesterday on phpfreaks.com forum!
    {
    echo "goedgedaan geen errors!";
    query("SELECT username FROM phpfreaks WHERE password = private"); // example
    }
}
else
{
?>
<HTML>
<HEAD>
<TITLE>New Document</TITLE>
</HEAD>
<BODY>
<form method="post">
<input type="text" name="gebruikersnaam" value="gebruikersnaam" maxlength="20" size="20">
<input type="password" name="wachtwoord" value="wachtwoord" maxlength="20" size="20">
<input type="password" name="herhaalwachtwoord" value="herhaalwachtwoord" maxlength="20" size="20">
<input type="text" name="email" value="voorbeeld@domeinnaam.extensie" maxlength="50" size="20">
<input type="submit" name="login" value="inloggen">
</form>
</BODY>
</HTML>
<?php
}
?>
the problem is, is that i want to pass a variable between functions like $type  (the database type) between connectdatabase(); and query();
in the 'aanmelden.php' file is an example of how i use the function (on line 3 and 45   the ones with //example   comment)

thanks for reading. please help.


ps. config.php contains include("connect.php");

Having some problems with PHP session i currently use cookies to log users in, but i have decided to use php session instead but i can get it to work, it simply dose not pass the variables unless include session id in every single link on my website,

can anyone tell me where i am going wrong


these are the session setting from php.in


 session.use_cookies = 1
session.use_only_cookies = 0
session.name = usersesid
session.auto_start = 1
session.cookie_lifetime = 0
session.referer_check = 1
session.cache_expire = 180
session.use_trans_sid = 1