My PHP Code Is Not Working Correctly Can Anyone Help?

Tony S. · #1 (**permalink**) 03-09-10, 06:59 PM

Hi,
I hope that you all are having agreat day. I am looking for some help getting this php code to wrk for me properly. Maybe someone here can help me as I am a novice to any type of coding. I am often in need ofa helping hand.

The code that I am showing here is supposed to redirect the user to a certain web page (salesletters) of three different ones or one default page if they should choose the "other" option .

1. After being shown a question to answer the user clicks on one of option A.) option B.) or option C.) from a pull down menu or enter some information into a "other" box.

2. The user clicks on a submit button that sends their information, (name, email) to my autoresponder.

3.The autoreponder then redirects the user to my main.php page where my php code is supposed to choose and show the correct page for the selection the user has chosen. It is also supposed to personalize this page by adding the users first name to this page.

The problem that I am having is that the only page out of the 4 that I can get to show is the default page (other option page) no matter what selection is chosen A.) B.) or C.) The default page "other" always displays. I would like to know if it is the .php code that is to blame or maybe some other problem in my set up. Here is the code on my main.php:

PHP Code:


			
<?

session_start();

$name=$_REQUEST["name"];

$other=$_REQUEST["other"];







$mainquestion=$_REQUEST["mainquestion"];

$today=time();

$today=date("Y-m-d",$today);

$ip=$_SERVER["REMOTE_ADDR"];



$letterused=$mainquestion;

session_register("letterused");

$campused=$campaign;

session_register("campused");



If (!$_COOKIE["name"] AND !$_REQUEST["name"])

{



$root=$_SERVER["DOCUMENT_ROOT"];

include("$root/cn/letters/salesletter.html");

exit;

}



If(isset($_COOKIE["name"]))

{

If(!isset($_REQUEST["name"]))

{

$name=$_COOKIE["name"];

$mainquestion=$_COOKIE["mainquestion"];

}

}







If(isset($_REQUEST["name"]))

{

$firstname=$_REQUEST["name"];

setcookie("name",$firstname,time()+3600); 

$mainquestion=$_REQUEST["mainquestion"];

setcookie("mainquestion",$mainquestion,time()+3600);





}











If($other<>"")

{

$fieldname="other";

$mainquestion="other";

}





$root=$_SERVER["DOCUMENT_ROOT"];

$input = 

file("$root/cn/letters/$mainquestion.html"); 



foreach ($input as $line) { 



$line = str_replace("[name]", $name, $line); 



echo $line;

}





# time to include the dbconnect







include("$root/cn/settings.inc.php");

dbconnect();



If(isset($_REQUEST["mainquestion"]))

{



$sql="insert into isl_statistics (campid,optionname,fieldname,date,IP) Values ('1','$mainquestion','mainquestion','$today','$ip')";

$result=mysql_query($sql);



$length=strlen($other);



If($length<>"0")

{



$sql2="insert into isl_othertrack (campid,optionname,userresponse) Values ('1','mainquestion','$_REQUEST[other]')";

$result2=mysql_query($sql2);

}





$allotherwords=explode(" ",$other);



$allwordcount=count($allotherwords);



$x="0";

while($x<$allwordcount)

{

If($length<>"0")

{



$sql3="Insert into isl_allwords (campid,word) values ('1','$allotherwords[$x]')";

}



$result3=mysql_query($sql3);

$x++;

}

} // checking if there was a submission or not

?>

I know this is a lot but I am hoping some one here will understand it

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You.
Tony S.

wirehopper · #2 (**permalink**) 03-10-10, 02:30 PM

The $_REQUEST array includes cookies.

PHP: $_REQUEST - Manual

PHP: Description of core php.ini directives - Manual

I think the best approach would be to put some echo commands in to show you how the logic is running.

For example:

PHP Code:


			
echo 'Tested for request<br />';

Tony S. · #3 (**permalink**) 03-10-10, 05:18 PM

wirehopper, Thank you very much for your response and help. I am sad to say that I do not know php coding at all. I think I need more help. :-( Because thae $_REQUEST array includes cookies is this the reson that the code is not working propely. So where in the code would I put the echo commands and what should I then expect or look for?

Thanks Again,
Tony S.

Tony S. · #4 (**permalink**) 03-10-10, 05:31 PM

I also looked at the referrences that you included. Now know how rewally limeted I am. Could you please help me further to unerstand what I need to do to get this code to work properly? I would be truly greatful.

Tony S.

Jcbones · #5 (**permalink**) 03-10-10, 09:03 PM

I'm not sure exactly what you are trying to do, or what the form that submits to this script looks like. I tried to clean it up to repair a few problems, but it may not work on the first try. I would run this script while keeping the original as a backup.

PHP Code:


			
<?php
//don't really need the next line as you are not using sessions.
session_start();
$name=$_REQUEST["name"];
$other=$_REQUEST["other"];
$mainquestion=$_REQUEST["mainquestion"];
$today=time();
$today=date("Y-m-d",$today);
$ip=$_SERVER["REMOTE_ADDR"];

//not using session, and session_register is depreciated as well.
// $letterused=$mainquestion;
// session_register("letterused");
// $campused=$campaign;
// session_register("campused");

If (!$_COOKIE["name"] AND !$_REQUEST["name"])
{

$root=$_SERVER["DOCUMENT_ROOT"];
include("$root/cn/letters/salesletter.html");
exit;
}

// If(isset($_COOKIE["name"]))
// {
// If(!isset($_REQUEST["name"]))
// {
// $name=$_COOKIE["name"];
// $mainquestion=$_COOKIE["mainquestion"];
// }
// }

setcookie("name",$name,time()+3600); 
setcookie("mainquestion",$mainquestion,time()+3600); 

//if $other is empty.
if($other == "") {
$fieldname="other";
$mainquestion="other";
}

//$root is already declared.
// $root=$_SERVER["DOCUMENT_ROOT"];
$input = file("$root/cn/letters/$mainquestion.html"); 

foreach ($input as $line) { 

$line = str_replace("[name]", $name, $line); 

echo $line;
}


# time to include the dbconnect



include("$root/cn/settings.inc.php");
dbconnect();

if(isset($mainquestion) && $mainquestion != '')
{

$sql="insert into isl_statistics (campid,optionname,fieldname,date,IP) Values ('1','$mainquestion','mainquestion','$today','$ip')";
$result=mysql_query($sql);

$length=strlen($other);

if($length == "0")
{

$sql2="insert into isl_othertrack (campid,optionname,userresponse) Values ('1','mainquestion','$other')";
$result2=mysql_query($sql2);
}


$allotherwords=explode(" ",$other);

$allwordcount=count($allotherwords);

$x=0;
while($x<$allwordcount)
{
if($length == "0")
{

$sql3="Insert into isl_allwords (campid,word) values ('1','$allotherwords[$x]')";
}

$result3=mysql_query($sql3);
$x++;
}
} // checking if there was a submission or not
?>

Tony S. · #6 (**permalink**) 03-10-10, 09:44 PM

I want to thank you Jcbones for your help. The people here have been absolutely oustanding in the help that they provide. I only hope that i will be able to return the help to someone else in need one day. Thank you again for your help I will try the edited code and let yo know what happens.

Best Regards,
Tony S.

Tony S. · #7 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 10:54 AM

Jcbones, I tried the revised php code and there has been no change in how it preforms. I am beginning to think that it must be something more than the php code causing the program not to run properly. If you or any one else here has any other ideas or advice it is welcome. Thank you so much again for your time, effort and help.

Best Regards,
Tony S.

Jcbones · #8 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 05:19 PM

This is my take on this script. You need to edit the switch function, or you can post your submission script here, and I will edit it in for you.

I did away with the cookies, and used a session instead. Any more help will require you to post your file contents that contains the form.

PHP Code:


			
<?php
//don't really need the next line as you are not using sessions.
session_start();
$name = (isset($_SESSION['name'])) ? $_SESSION['name'] : NULL;
$name = (isset($_POST['name'])) ? $_POST['name'] : $name;
$other = (isset($_SESSION['other'])) ? $_SESSION['other'] : NULL;
$other = (isset($_POST['other'])) ? strip_tags($_POST['other']) : $other;
$mainquestion = (isset($_SESSION['mainquestion'])) ? $_SESSION['mainquestion'] : NULL;
$mainquestion = (isset($_POST['mainquestion'])) ? $_POST['mainquestion'] : $mainquestion;
$today=time();
$today=date("Y-m-d",$today);
$ip=$_SERVER["REMOTE_ADDR"];
$root=$_SERVER["DOCUMENT_ROOT"];

If ($name == NULL) {
include("$root/cn/letters/salesletter.html");
exit;
}

$_SESSION['name'] = $name;
$_SESSION['other'] = $other;
$_SESSION['mainquestion'] = $mainquestion;

if(empty($other)) {
$fieldname="other"; //I do not know what fieldname is, as it isn't passed or declared.
$mainquestion="other";
}

//REPLACE THE "CASE" STRING WITH THE NAME OF YOUR SCRIPTS.
//switch is used for sanitation so someone cannot access files they are not suppose to.
switch($mainquestion) {
    case 'page1':
        $file = 'page1.html';
        break;
    case 'page2':
        $file = 'page2.html';
        break;
    case 'page3':
        $file = 'page3.html';
        break;
    default:
        $file = 'default.html';
}

$input = file_get_contents("$root/cn/letters/$file"); 

echo str_replace("[name]", $name, $input); 

include("$root/cn/settings.inc.php");
dbconnect();

if($mainquestion != NULL) {
    $sql="INSERT INTO `isl_statistics` (`campid`,`optionname`,`fieldname`,`date`,`IP`) Values ('1','$mainquestion','mainquestion','$today','$ip')";
    $result=mysql_query($sql);

    $length=strlen($other);

    
    if($length > 0)
    {
    $sql2="INSERT INTO `isl_othertrack` (`campid`,`optionname`,`userresponse`) Values ('1','mainquestion','$other')";
    $result2=mysql_query($sql2);
    }


    $allotherwords=explode(" ",$other);

    $allwordcount=count($allotherwords);
    if($allwordcount > 0) {
        $sql = 'INSERT INTO `isl_allwords`(`campid`,`word`) VALUES ';
        for($x = 0; $x <= $allwordcount; $x++) {            
            $thisvalue = $allotherwords[$x];
            $values[] = "('1','$thisvalue')";            
        }
        $value = implode(',',$values);
        $result3=mysql_query($sql.$value);
    }
} 
?>

Tony S. · #9 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 06:07 PM

Jcbones, I am very greatful to you for the time you have put into this project. I can't thank you enough. i have a question. Would my submission script be my user opt-in page where the "main question" is found? or would it be my "letters folder" where my three salesletters plus the default sales letter is located? How this program is set up is that all of my .php pages(admin.php, paging.php, salesletterbuilderaweber.php. etc.) plus 2 folders Images, and letters. In the letters folder are my 3 salesletters plus the default. My main.php where the code you are helping me with is located in the main website root directory. Do you think that the way this is set up will have any bearing on how the script is performining?

In any case I should put in the names of my .html salesletters?

Tony S. · #10 (**permalink**) 03-11-10, 06:17 PM

I am including my opt-in form page .html. I hope this helps.

Code:

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<table border="8" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="800" align="center">
<tbody>
<tr>
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<table border="8" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="12" width="800" align="center">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class=" wproHighlight" bgcolor="#999999" valign="undefined" align="undefined">
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<td width="100%">
<p align="center">
<form method="post" action="http://www.aweber.com/scripts/addlead.pl">
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<input name="name">
<p align="center"><font size="3">Email:<br>
</font><input name="from">
<p align="center"><font size="3"><strong>What Kind of Help Are You Looking for With Your Online Home Business?</strong> </font></font>
<p align="center"><select name="mainquestion">
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