Re: best way to save form data on user side

Isn't it simplier to just do like when you purchase something? You also need a prove then that you have paid and are expecting the merchandise to be shipped. That is simply solved with mailing a copy plus a registration number for future reference. Should be more than enough. -- Maxim Maletsky maxim@php.net Petre Agenbag <internet@vsa.co.za> wrote... : > Hi > I have a rather annoying problem regarding forms. > I have built an app that allows the users to fill in a rather large form > (much like a claim form) and then have the data pumped into a mysql db. > The problem is: the users want to be able to "save" their forms on their > systems as a) backup/proof that they have filled it in and b) for their > records for future use and c) the hope is that it would also allow for a > reliable method to complete the form off-line and then submit it when > online again. > > So, I'm not sure what the best way is to tackle this situation. My gutt > says it would need some kind of client stand alone app, but I wouldn't > want to go there unless I am proven beyond reasonable doubt that it is > the only way. > > The users are mostly in computer limbo, and if they had their way, they > would want to use "Word or Excel" to complete the forms, save it to > their hard drive and "click to send it away"... > > Help!, Please?! > > > > > > > -- > PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php >