Search facility from a webpage

[tbcwarrior]

Hi

i want to develop a very basic 1 table database that has a list of contacts in, (i can do this part)

i need then to find a way to do searches on this database from a webpage,
the search should have a text field and a dropdown to show the available fields to search and the a search button

is there anyone that has already done this?

if so is it best written in php? and also does anyone have any examples as i have not yet attempted anything like this before using access.


thanks
chris

 

[pl456]

Only done it once myself and used asp, its not that difficult if you understand a little about vb coding because you will need to put sql queries into the pages, dimension variables, pass variabels around etc.
You will need to create a system DSN
You will need to setup IIS so you have a web server, not sure what OS you are using (it doesnt come with XP home).

I could not find the tutorial that I used but this looks similar and takes you through the basics, don't think it has a search page example on this tutorial but its a good place to start.

Hope it helps
http://www.webwizguide.com/kb/asp_tutorials/default.asp