DBTS Form Processors

[bjlolmaugh]

Hello.

I use DBTS Form Processor on most of my websites to process my HTML forms.
I have a question in regards to the security of the PHP file it produces.
One of the last sections to complete is the SMTP info for the outgoing mail server.
When the PHP file is produced, it visually shows the email address and password that I inputted.
Is there a way to make this processor secure so it doesn't show that sensitive information to anyone that finds the PHP file?

[BaconFries]

Sorry there is no support on the DBTS Form Processor as it was created by Navaldesign who is no longer active in the forum. Also the php may no longer be valid for modern servers that require you to use PHP 8.x.x or mysqli over mysql.
With that said for security it would be best to update all your sites to use the inbuilt form processor in WWB20.

[Pablo]

Building on BaconFries' response, it's important to note that PHP code is executed on the server and is never visible to website visitors.

[bjlolmaugh]

Sorry there is no support on the DBTS Form Processor as it was created by Navaldesign who is no longer active in the forum. Also the php may no longer be valid for modern servers that require you to use PHP 8.x.x or mysqli over mysql.
With that said for security it would be best to update all your sites to use the inbuilt form processor in WWB20.

Will the Built In Form Process work on an HTML form that was not built on WWB? I use Front Page for all my forms and add them as an HTML object to my webpage.

[bjlolmaugh]

Also the php may no longer be valid for modern servers that require you to use PHP 8.x.x or mysqli over mysql.

You are correct about this. I have to have PHP 7.0 used on my server in order for the form process to work.

[Pablo]

I'm not sure how the DBTS Form Processor handles external HTML. However, with the built-in form script, you can copy and paste HTML directly into the message section:



If the DBTS Form Processor offers a better solution, I'd love to know so I can consider integrating it directly into the software.

[bjlolmaugh]

I would love to use your built-in forms, however, here is one of the major issues with it.

Here is a standard Contact Form:


Here is the results that was emailed:



Then I realize... Oops, I forgot to add a Spouse on the form:


Here is the results that was emailed:



This is a big problem when working with large forms consisting of over 100 fields.


Primarily, because of this issue, I don't use the Built-in Forms.

The built-in forms and form processor provide me with much more features then the old school way of using Frontpage. I would rather take advantage of all the features the built in form has to offer, but I can't have the added in fields end up all the way at the bottom. It is very typical with my clients to include extra fields after the fact.

[Pablo]

You can use the 'Arrange Objects' option to rearrange the fields.

[bjlolmaugh]

You can use the 'Arrange Objects' option to rearrange the fields.

Where is that option?

[WWBman]

Write-click the form and select Arrange Objects.

[BaconFries]

Even right click...

[Pablo]

Note that this only applies to standard forms. Layout grid forms automatically use the order of the elements on the page, because they are floating elements.

[bjlolmaugh]

Note that this only applies to standard forms. Layout grid forms automatically use the order of the elements on the page, because they are floating elements.

Can you provide me with information on how to incorporate a Layout Grid into a form?

[Pablo]

This is documented here:
https://www.wysiwygwebbuilder.com/layoutgrid_part1.html

and here:
https://www.wysiwygwebbuilder.com/form_wizard.html

and here:
https://wysiwygwebbuilder.com/forum/vie ... 10&t=71391

[bjlolmaugh]

Thank you.

[WWBman]

Even right click...

Oops!!

[BaconFries]

@WWBman No worries