[Zope] newbie question about input box for sql method

Dimitris Andrakakis dandraka_info@yahoo.com
Tue, 9 May 2000 02:30:05 +0300


Charlie wrote:
> Hi all,
> I've followed the Z SQL Method instructions and built a simple interface
to
> a database.  I have an input form with four text-input boxes.  The values
> entered into the four input boxes get INSERTed as a database record when
the
> submit button is clicked.  I want to change one of those text-input boxes
> into a selection box -- limiting the user to a dozen or so predefined
values
> (which would be selectable from a menu that appears on the box when you
> click on it).  From the way the Z SQL Method is used in zope, it almost
> looks like i might have to go into it (SQL.py) and set things up the way I
> want.  Is this right?  Is there a better solution?

NO ! DONT JUMP ! FOR GOD'S SAKE !!! If I get you right, you want what
windoze call a "list box" right ? So, instead of:

<input name="my_db_object" width=30 value="">

you will use:

<select name="my_db_object" size="1">
    <option selected value="01">01</option>
    <option value="02">02</option>
    <option value="03">03</option>
    <option value="04">04</option>
...etc.
    </select>

...life is sooo simple :-)

Dimitris Andrakakis
http://atlas.central.ntua.gr:8000/~mc94068


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