Auto Insert and Pass User Name

[kmmcdanie]

Hello,

We have a basic html form for managers to fill in various information which is then emailed to the I.T. Dept to set up new users or employees.

In the managers email field the value shows @email.com (for example) and all they need to do is fill in the beginning of their email address (which is also their user name) to complete it.

I have been asked if it's possible to have that field auto fill with the individuals user name instead of them having to type it in. Then that value needs to be passed through to the email.

I cannot use server variables because we are on a Novell and not a Windows network. I thought it might be possible to use ASP with a cookie that has been placed on their computer for the form to refer to but I am not sure if this will work or even how to response write it so it appears in the value of the form and then gets passed on through email.

I am fairly green with ASP so I am not even sure if this possible at all or is there a better way?

Thanks!
Kathleen

 

[pgferro]

Do the managers log-in somehow ? Meaning, are they being identified befor the actual filling of the form ? If so, you can use either sessions, cookies, or pass a variable with the name through the asp pages.

 

[kmmcdanie]

Hi,

No sorry they are not required to login at all. It's an open intranet for any and all employees. Is that really the only way to do it?

Kathleen

 

[pgferro]

I found this post that could solve your problem. Let us know...

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Web/Q_20922676.html

 

[kmmcdanie]

Thanks

I'll check it out and let you know.

Kathleen