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Using A Link To Perform Search

Started by justlukeyou, Feb 12 2013 04:52 PM

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#1 justlukeyou

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Posted 12 February 2013 - 04:52 PM

Hi,

I have search scripts which reads a forms and outputs to /test/searchoutput.php

The form perfectly however I am now trying a form search to a link. For example there is a link on the page called "Green Widgets". One someone clicks the link it performs a search and also outputs to /test/searchoutput.php

The idea is these links will be used directly below the search form to give examples of what users can search for.

Is it possible to do this?

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#2 Jessica

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Posted 12 February 2013 - 04:56 PM

Is it possible to do this?

Yes.

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#3 justlukeyou

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Posted 12 February 2013 - 05:03 PM

Thanks, how would I do this please?

Edited by justlukeyou, 12 February 2013 - 05:10 PM.

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#4 justlukeyou

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Posted 13 February 2013 - 03:58 AM

Hi,

Do I need a form to the link. I cant add a query to the end of the link such as /test/searchoutput.php?search=green-widgets.

So Im a bit confused what the next step is. I have tried Googling but nothing suitable seems to come up.

I have tried "search database with link" etc

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#5 Jessica

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Posted 13 February 2013 - 07:49 AM

Yes, you can add it to the URL.

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Debugging Your Code: Debugging your SQL | What does a php function do? | What does a term mean? | Don't see any errors?
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