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php form handling multiple select entries

The problem: You need to use the result of a multiple select form element in your php script. Handling a $_POST request gives only one entry from the form element, not all those selected.
The solution: Use array name in form element name ie multiselect becomes multiselect[] or
<select name=”multipleselect[]“>
<option value=”0″>0</option>
<option value=”1″>1</option>
<option value=”2″>2</option>
<option value=”3″>3</option> , etc
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Thu, August 14 2008 » PHP, Web developing » No Comments