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andyc209

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i know this is PHP basics but i am trying to learn it after years of ASP

 

I have a URL which is 

 

www.mypage.com?name='John Smith'

 

The page for this URL has the code

 

$BillingSurname  =  $_request['name'];

 

then i have a form with hidden fields

 

<input type="hidden" name="BillingName" value= "<?php echo $BillingSurname; ?>">

 

but this is not working - the variable is not passed to the form - can anyone see what i am doing wrong

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You should use the method type of form such as POST or GET if know it, although REQUEST can work is extra may not need in it.

 

Your biggest issue was the name value has to match.

<?php
if(isset($_REQUEST['name']) && trim($_REQUEST['name']) != ""){
    $BillingSurname = $_REQUEST['name'];
} else {
    $BillingSurname = "";
}
?>
<input type="hidden" name="name" value="<?php echo $BillingSurname;?>">
Edited by QuickOldCar
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