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I’ve set up a variable in an Opus publication and, when users click a button to launch a specific web page, I’d like them to be able to see the variable on that page. For example, if the Opus-based variable shows the name CHARLIE BROWN (after the user logs in) I’m wondering if its possible for the web page to show WELCOME CHARLIE BROWN when it’s launched (via JavaScript?). Or, as I suspect, is this just pie in the sky?

Actually, it seems perfectly feasible but I'd use PHP as I think this would be easier.

Mack

Thanks, Mack. Your assurance is encouraging. Now all I have to do is produce the appropriate PHP script!

Hi Roger,


Here's a simple script example that displays the variable passed:

<?php
switch ($fn):
case null:
echo "please enter your name as part of the url";
break;
default:
echo "hello ".$fn." thanks for playing today!";
endswitch;
?>

The URL, from Opus' post data would look like this:

http://www.interaktiv.co.uk/temp/name.php?fn=mackavi

The bit in bold is the URL of the PHP script above. The ?fn= bit tells the script that you are passing information to the $fn variable in the script. the bit after the equals sign is the value passed.

It's the echo command that displays the value on screen. I believe this can be used inside normal html tags.

Mack

That's terrific, Mack! I was attempting to work my way towards it, but was making tortuous progress. Thanks a lot for your help.

Roger