Re: Avoiding duplicate orders?

The way I do is, on the result page, to create a variable (for example $done) and I put to into the session. So if this variable already exists, I don't re-execute the form treatment code. Hope this helps -- Cordialement, --------------------------- Sophie Mattoug Développement web dynamique sophie@mattoug.net --------------------------- J J wrote: >What is the simplest way to avoid duplicate order >entry on a form? Some people aren't patient enough to >wait for the SSL/credit card processing and will click >the submit button two, three, or more times causing >duplicate orders. > >Is there a quick way to disable the submit button at >least in javascript? Better yet, something quick and >easy that could be done server-side without a lot of >programming like cookies, database flags, etc? > >I've thought of a few things (like hidden variables >with an order ID or cookies/flags) but this really >should be a quick fix since it's not a big problem on >the site. > >Thanks in advance for any tips or techniques! > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now >http://companion.yahoo.com/ >