Re: isset()

I would do this: if (!$AgeChild) $AgeChild = 'NA'; More compact, easier to read (to me, anyway). This presumes that a value of '' (empty string, interpreted by PHP as false) is NOT a valid value here. As far as your sniplet goes, it is possible that there may be some PHP type-casting issues here, depending on: whether $AgeChild is numeric or string; the fact that the STRING "false" isn't equivalent to the CONSTANT false, the use of == vs. ===. Time to check out the docs - specifically the types and variables sections (also the functions->variables section)... - steve At 5:07 PM -0600 2/22/01, Jacky@lilst wrote:

People I tried to check if teh field has set a vaule in it before submit using isset with the sniplet below if ((isset($AgeChild))=="false") { $AgeChild = "NA"; } The resule is that it always displays NA whether or not it has vaule in the field, what is the correct way of using isset for this purpose? Or should I use empty() ? Jack jacky@activelifestyle.com "There is nothing more rewarding than reaching the goal you set for yourself"

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