http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ Alex's Support Forums: Forum: Miscellaneous - Recent Posts en Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:16:16 +0000 http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/how-to-add-a-hiden-fields-and-default-values-on-the-pro-version#post-84 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:30:24 +0000 danielnicollet 84@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>I would want the hidden fields for records keeping for instance. I use the form for event registrations. If I have closed an event and started promoting a new one, I would change the field value from event 1 to event 2 so that I can find in the DB who registred for what. There are many more examples why people use such fields. It's always more or less to tag form submissions without requiring form users to do so or without their knowing what the tags are...<br /> Dan </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/how-to-add-a-hiden-fields-and-default-values-on-the-pro-version#post-83 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:18:37 +0000 Alex 83@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>This forum is still taking shape - I apologise for any inconvenience. I will add a search function soon, when I move it to the dedicated website I am going to build for the simpleContact applications.</p> <p>The features you mention are not implemented at this time:</p> <p><strong>Hidden fields</strong></p> <p>This is an interesting idea... If you can elaborate on precisely what purpose you would want hidden fields for, I can think of possible implementations for a future release.</p> <p><strong>Default field values</strong></p> <p>I will give this some thought - the admin interface for menus / checkboxes / radio buttons would require careful design. </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/form-results-on-same-page#post-60 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:03:55 +0000 Alex 60@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>No problem!</p> <p>Apologies for not getting back to you a little sooner. I want to give my BBPress install a bit of an upgrade. Although I try to reply to posts within a few hours I currently have to check my RSS reader for updates.</p> <p>To answer your question, this would require some adjustment to simpleContact.</p> <p>I have made forms in the past that displayed their results on the same page and I think it is more advantageous to redirect to another page. It makes it easier for you to track messages and newsletter sign-ups in a stats package (e.g. as goal conversions in <a href="http://www.google.com/analytics">Google Analytics</a>).</p> <p>Because it would require some re-arrangement of the form code, I could not support this under my usual remit as the developer of simpleContact. If you do decide that you would like me to make a custom build for you, I would be happy to discuss a quote. </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/form-results-on-same-page#post-59 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:52:21 +0000 bkmacdaddy 59@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>Duh. never mind! You can delete this post. i figured out how to do it - by incorporating the script inside my template. </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/form-results-on-same-page#post-58 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:36:19 +0000 bkmacdaddy 58@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>Apologies for what is probably an elementary question...</p> <p>Is it possible to adjust the code or modify pages or something so that the results display (or appear to display) on the same page if I use the contact.php as an include in another php template? I don't know enough about writing PHP to know how this would work or if it is simple or complicated to do.</p> <p>My example is here: <a href="http://bkmacdaddy.com/cl/contact/" rel="nofollow">http://bkmacdaddy.com/cl/contact/</a></p> <p>I just want any error pages and the thank you page to appear within the same template context.</p> <p>Thanks in advance for your help! And for a great, simple script! </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/possible-to-stop-fields-on-email#post-57 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:44:50 +0000 dominp 57@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>seems easy enough, I will give it a try.<br /> thanks again for the great work on this script. </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/possible-to-stop-fields-on-email#post-56 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:15:44 +0000 Alex 56@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>There is no setting for this, but it would be easy enough to achieve by tweaking the PHP code.</p> <p>Open <em>sc_admin/includes/contact/posted.php</em></p> <p>From about line 232 you'll find a block of code that starts with a line that says:</p> <p><code>if ($website != &quot;&quot;) ...</code></p> <p>This block continues to about line 264 and ends with the line that says:</p> <p><code>$notify_body = ...</code></p> <p>Comment out or delete all of that code.</p> <p>Here is an amended version of that last line that you should add to your PHP after the commented/deleted code:</p> <p><code>$notify_body = &quot;\n$name_full has sent you a message.\n\nView all messages received in your online inbox.\n\n----------------------------------------$show_joinlist&quot;;</code></p> <p>This should achieve the desired effect.</p> <p>You might also like to add the URL of your simpleContact admin into that message, so you get a link in the email.</p> <p>Please note that should you update simpleContact in future, you will have to re-apply any modifications you make. </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/support-for-this-product-is-incredible#post-36 Wed, 14 May 2008 13:46:49 +0000 papyrusdoc 36@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>I just want to praise Alex's support of this product. I had a server-based problem using the product, and he dug and dug until he found the reason - which really had nothing to do with SimpleContact. I was stunned by how much time he spent helping me, much more than my server admin did! </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/simplecontact-in-use#post-34 Wed, 14 May 2008 13:42:21 +0000 papyrusdoc 34@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>I installed SimpleContact on an accountants web site when the server admin tightened security. The form works great and has added newsletter capability to all visitors, an extra for my client. <a href="http://www.JeffSprecherCPA.com" rel="nofollow">www.JeffSprecherCPA.com</a> . Great program. </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/simple-user-trick-recipients-email#post-30 Thu, 08 May 2008 17:39:35 +0000 nortongulch 30@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>Amen to your Note!</p> <p>Reminds me of an ages old backup program or drive, can't remember which that had a sign "Blessed are the pessimists as they hath made backups." </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/simple-user-trick-recipients-email#post-27 Thu, 08 May 2008 09:21:36 +0000 Alex 27@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>Thanks for this!</p> <p><strong>Note to all users:</strong> If you modify the simpleContact code to suit your particular needs, please do post on these forums. Not only does it help other users, but if there is evidence of significant demand I may decide to roll a feature into the mainstream release.</p> <p>Please also take care when upgrading from a customised copy. Be sure to back up your files so that your changes can be reinstated. </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/simplecontact-in-use#post-13 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:37:02 +0000 Alex 13@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>I am working toward a June release for simpleContact Pro.</p> <p>If you want to be notified when it is released you can <a href="http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/downloads">join the mailing list</a> from my downloads page. </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/simplecontact-in-use#post-11 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:12:06 +0000 d3creative 11@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>I've used simpleContact on a scuba diving website I made for a client based in Egypt.</p> <p><a href="http://www.brothersdivecollege.com/contact.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.brothersdivecollege.com/contact.php</a></p> <p>Client is delighted with the site. I will continue to use simpleContact on all of my commercial projects.</p> <p>When can we get our hands on the PRO version? </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/simplecontact-in-use#post-9 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:47:27 +0000 herrow 9@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>I've used simpleContact on <a href="http://www.racewood.com" rel="nofollow">www.racewood.com</a> - a company that builds horse riding simulators. The client has been extremely pleased with it.</p> <p>Thank you very much! </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/simplecontact-in-use#post-8 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:09:12 +0000 d3creative 8@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>I'm a freelance graphic designer and I've used simpleContact on my own website <a href="http://www.d3creative.com" rel="nofollow">www.d3creative.com</a> with much success. It's really easy to add to your own site and very simple to style.</p> <p>The documentation supplied (via PDF) is clear and easy to understand.</p> <p>If you want a fully featured email form with rock solid spam protection - this is it! </p> http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/topic/installing-a-local-php-mysql-development-server-on-mac-os-x#post-4 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:32:48 +0000 Alex 4@http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/forums/ <p>I have written a blog post that gives a step-by-step guide to setting up a development server on a mac. This would be especially useful to a web developer with a laptop who wants to work and present while on the move.</p> <p><a href="http://www.alex-hardy.co.uk/2007/12/21/install-php-mysql-mac">Installing a local PHP MySQL development server on Mac OS X</a> </p>