[SOLVED] Passing variable via URL

[ainoy31]

Hello-

 

I am trying to pass a few variables via the url.  Here is my script:

 

echo '<a href="'.$_SERVER['PHP_SELF'].'?pageNum=$nextPage&mode=Search&type=$Type">NEXT</a>';
echo '<a href="'.$_SERVER['PHP_SELF'].'?pageNum=$lastPage&mode=Search&type=$Type">LAST</a>';

 

The problem is that the value for $nextPage/$lastPage should be numeric and $Type should be a text.  I realized this when I try to do a $_GET call and they are empty.  Also, I can see it as empty when I put my mosue over the link as well.  I am doing something wrong here.  I have been coding since 6am today.  Thanks.  AM

[LooieENG]

<?php

echo '<a href="' . $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] . '?pageNum=' . $nextPage . '&mode=Search&type=' . $Type . '">NEXT</a>';
echo '<a href="' . $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] . '?pageNum=' . $lastPage . '&mode=Search&type=' . $Type . '">LAST</a>';

?>

[teynon]

You can't have variables in a string that has single quotes. You have to either end the string and add the variable like LooieEng did, or use double quotes. You should also use urlencode on your variables to ensure it won't have any characters that mess up the variable list.

 

urlencode(variable);

[ainoy31]

Thanks man.  That solved my issue.  Much appreciation.