POST parameters when submitting runtime generated content

Question

Hello,

I want to transmit data via POST to a remote script. A set of data is generated with Javascript and I would to know what's the best practice for gathering data before sending it. I tried to use:

<ul>
<li>Item added at runtime</li>
</ul>

I included all of these in a form, but I can't access the information on the server. What's the most popular approach for this problem? (I want to access the generated items on the server)

Thanks!

Answer 1

What you need to do is create hidden form elements. <ul> and <il> are not form elements.

You can find an example here: http://www.javascript-coder.com/javascript-form/javascript-set-form-field.htm

Now, another thing you can do is utilize AJAX to POST data. There are a handful of frameworks that make this process very simple. I recommend jQuery or YUI.

Answer 2

Hi Laurențiu,

I think that usually, at least on the not compiled languages that work over web (php or classing asp f.e) this work is done with html hidden fields. When a post is executed, the user can't see that controls on the form but they actually travel to the server.

You can get this values without problem.

Have I understand your question correctly?

http://www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_hidden.asp