Creating and Using Forms

Use the class os_form to create a form. A form is a collection of elements that include input, selection, and block structuring elements used for collecting information from users. Refer to the next section, Creating Forms for a list of input and selection elements that can be included on a form.

Information entered on a form is transmitted by one of two methods when the form is submitted.

Via e-mail-Information on forms transmitted in this manner is sent to a specific Internet address in an e-mail message. Refer to the MAILTO Form Processing section in this chapter for more details.
Via HTTP protocol- Information on forms transmitted in this manner is sent to a server, where it is passed to a Common Gateway Interface (CGI) program for processing. Refer to the CGI Form Processing Using Form Maps section in this chapter for more details.

This chapter describes how to create a form for transmitting data in either manner, and then explains the actions of the two different transmission types.

Creating and Using Forms

Creating Forms

MAILTO Form Processing

CGI Form Processing Using Form Maps