Combobox Data

[gregbarnes]

I am currently using WYSIWYG 16.4.0 and I would like to know the following.
1. Where and in what file (filename) is the combobox data stored?
2. Can I edit/add to the data using my FTP (Filezilla) rather than having to do it in WYSIWYG and re-sending the page via FTP?
3. Can users also add to the combo data when visiting my website page?
Many thanks for any help with this,
Cheers,
Greg

[Pablo]

First please note that version 16 is no longer supported.

The data from the combobox is stored in the project file. Just like all other properties.

Theoretically, you can update the values by editing the published HTML. However, these changes will not be applied to the project, so the next time you publish the website, the changes will be lost.
So, it is better to make the changes in the software.

There is no standard solution for updating a the data of a combobox, this requires a custom script.

[gregbarnes]

Thank you for that. It seems the way of the world now. Much like us old folk, software has a use by date. When reached, you no longer get the support you need. I do however, appreciated your support with my query and I won't bother you again. Thanks again

[BaconFries]

Sad that you have used agisim in your reply Greg. It has nothing to do with age the reply would have been the same if you had been using the latest version.

1. Where and in what file (filename) is the combobox data stored?

The combobox or <select> is part of a form element. It simply contains text that allows the user to select either a single or a multiple selection to be sent when the form is submitted. It is stored (if that's how you see it) as part of the form html/code which is then part of your project the .wbs file. On the other hand if you are calling the values from a database then only you will know where this is stored on your server.

2. Can I edit/add to the data using my FTP (Filezilla) rather than having to do it in WYSIWYG and re-sending the page via FTP?.

You can but not advisable due to any changes made externally will be overwritten if you open the project again in the software so all changes should be made directly with it.

3. Can users also add to the combo data when visiting my website page?

No not directly without the use of a script such as javascript. This answer applies even if you where using the latest version not because of age or support offered of the software