#44466 [Bgs]: $_POST array empty

ID: 44466 User updated by: merylf at iinet dot net dot au Reported By: merylf at iinet dot net dot au Status: Bogus Bug Type: Arrays related Operating System: Windows PHP Version: 5.2.5 New Comment: My apologies for being a complete idiot. And thanks for your help, much appreciated! Previous Comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2008-03-18 16:59:46] colder@php.net Sorry, but your problem does not imply a bug in PHP itself. For a list of more appropriate places to ask for help using PHP, please visit http://www.php.net/support.php as this bug system is not the appropriate forum for asking support questions. Due to the volume of reports we can not explain in detail here why your report is not a bug. The support channels will be able to provide an explanation for you. Thank you for your interest in PHP. Input elements that don't have names won't get sent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2008-03-18 10:05:56] colder@php.net Please try using this CVS snapshot: http://snaps.php.net/php5.3-latest.tar.gz For Windows (zip): http://snaps.php.net/win32/php5.3-win32-latest.zip For Windows (installer): http://snaps.php.net/win32/php5.3-win32-installer-latest.msi ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [2008-03-18 07:58:28] merylf at iinet dot net dot au Description: ------------ When posting data from a form, the $_POST array is empty. Reproduce code: --------------- Handler: <?php print_r($_POST); if (strlen($_POST['yourname']) > 0) { echo '<p>There is a name</p>'; } else { echo '<p>You must enter your name.</p>'; } ?> Form bits: ?> <form id="cisform" action="handle_cis_form.php" method="post"> <fieldset><legend>CIS Form</legend> <p><label for="originator">Your name:</label> <input type="text" id="yourname" /></p> Expected result: ---------------- $_POST['yourname'] should have a value when the form is submitted, but it is empty. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Edit this bug report at http://bugs.php.net/?id=44466&edit=1