If using this method, you're probably better off storing the information in Session variables. As a user accesses Page1, then create a Session variable called, "LastPage" and store "Page1" in it. When the user access Page2, look at "LastPage" and see if there was anything in it. If so, assume it's the referring page. That way, you don't have any nasty URL's flying around. Rob. -----Original Message----- From: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Brian Etheridge Sent: 02 November 2007 10:06 To: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Tracking pages using php Hi Sudhakar, Presumably you have control over everything. All you need to do is tell yourself where you are coming from. Add a parameter to the request as follows: In aboutus.html change the link to: <a href='./enquiry.php?fromPage=aboutus' ... >Enquiry</a> And in contactus.html cvhange it to: <a href='./enquiry.php?fromPage=contactus' ... >Enquiry</a> I have changed enquiry.html to a php file so that it can receive the parameter. In enquiry.php you add the following line to the form you are using there: <input type='hidden' name='fromPage' value='<?php print $_REQUEST['fromPage']; ?>' /> Now when the request from enquiry.php is posted you will have the name of the previous page in the form and in processing.php you have access to the name of the originating page in $_REQUEST['fromPage']. Brian ________________________________ From: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sudhakar Sent: 02 November 2007 04:20 To: php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Tracking pages using php Hi I have a common form page where a user submits an enquiry ex: enquiry.html This enquiry.html will call a php file called processing.php in the form action for processing the enquiry and inserting into database. There are many ways a user can reach enquiry.html for example from aboutus.html contactus.html etc My question is how can the processing.php file track which was the previous page a user was browsing before viewing and submitting an enquiry from enquiry.html This would help me to keep track of the source of enquiry.html Any help will be greatly appreciated. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] PHP Data object relational mapping generator http://www.metastorage.net/ Yahoo! Groups Links *********************************************************************************** Any opinions expressed in email are those of the individual and not necessarily those of the company. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient or entity to whom they are addressed. It may contain material protected by attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Random House Group + 44 (0) 20 7840 8400 http://www.randomhouse.co.uk http://www.booksattransworld.co.uk http://www.kidsatrandomhouse.co.uk Generic email address - enquiries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Name & Registered Office: THE RANDOM HOUSE GROUP LIMITED 20 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SW1V 2SA Random House Group Ltd is registered in the United Kingdom with company No. 00954009, VAT number 102838980 ***********************************************************************************
