Posted by M on 04/25/06 20:47

Thank you Ken.
This is *exactly* what I needed.

M

> M wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I would like to get a value for a non selected checkbox in a form.
>>
>> Imagine my form contains :
>>
>> <input type='checkbox' name='t[0]' value='1'>
>> <input type='checkbox' name='t[1]' value='1'>
>>
>> When I analyse $t, if first checkbox is not selected and second is, I have :
>> $t[0] has no value. $t[1] equals 1
>> and count($t) equals 1
>>
>> I would like to find a way to get :
>> $t[0] equals 0. $t[1] equals 1
>> and count($t) equals 2
>
> You can "pre-initialize the values by using a hidden field. That way if
> the checkbox isn't checked, the value from the hidden field will get
> passed back. If it is checked, you get the checked value:
>
> <input type="hidden" name="t[0]" value="0">
> <input type="hidden" name="t[1]" value="0">
> <input type='checkbox' name='t[0]' value='1'>
> <input type='checkbox' name='t[1]' value='1'>
>
> Ken
>

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