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Oct 19.2004

hey everyone i have a question about a form i have on my website.
its handled by a simple INSERT INTO php script. the problem i have is that there is a “category” field on the form that has 4 options.
the mysql database ive set up has 4 corresponding tables. can i use a set of conditionals to automatically send data to the correct table depending on what category they select?..or will i have to use a new form for each one?
any feed back would be great.
also, im new and id like to thank you guys in advance for any advice you have

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@blatant3authorOct 19.2004 — i think i might have it. will this work?



<form action="handle_form.php" method="post">

<select multiple name="catgory[ ]">

<option value=$_POST['"value"']>value</option>

<option value=$_POST['"value"']>value</option>

<option value=$_POST['"value"']>value</option>

</select>

</form>

and then use:

INSERT INTO "database" WHERE category =

to determine what category is displayed?
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@yunaOct 19.2004 — Just make the table definition in the SQL INSERT query a variable:

<i>
</i>$selected_category=$_POST["category"];
$query="insert into $selected_category (field, ..., field) values(value, ..., value);"


Then execute $query using the appropriate PHP command for your database.
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@yunaOct 19.2004 — As an aside, in the long run you might find it easier to consolidate all the tables into one, making "category" a field in the consolidated table.
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