Generating XML Files via HTML

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by MalcolmHB, May 9, 2008.

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    Hey, does anyone know how i can use a HTML form to collect data from people and then generate a new XML file on the server with that data in it. Thanks :)
     
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  2. blueparukia

    blueparukia Well-Known Member

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    HTML is just structure, it can't do that at all.

    Anything server side requires PHP or a similar serverside language.
     
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    itcn Well-Known Member

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    Yup, have the form post to a PHP or .NET page and collect the data. Instead of storing in a database just point it to an XML file.
     
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    yes, i do realise that, i was just wondering if anyone could tell me how
     
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