[martynrlee]

Hi Guys,

Anyone know if it is possible to include a contact form on an interactive cdrom developed in flash?

I have had a quick look at the 'Stunnix Web Server' but not sure if this is exactly what I am looking for. Anybody used this software?

All help most appreciated...

[i3lance]

This is all on the assumption that the person using the CDRom has access to the internet and is not going through a proxy etc etc...

This isn't advised as there are several variables to consider such as the above.

[martynrlee]

Thanks for your response, I have mentioned this to our client and they are happy to include a message e.g 'this requires an internet connection'.

I suppose I am really trying to find out if it is possible and how complex to achieve?

[herkalees]

The form will need to submit its captured values to a file that is going to be some sort of dynamic file-type, such as a php file, asp file, aspx file, etc. etc.

When it does submit to said file, that file needs to reside on a server with an equivalent parser. 99% of all web servers have a parser for at least one of the above-mentioned file-types.

The form on the CD will need to direct itself at a web server, so you'll need access to one and know what kind of parser it has. Often, if it's a Unix/Linux server, it's running Apache and probably has PHP installed. If it's a Windows server, it's running IIS and probably supports either/both ASP and ASPX.

Then again... some server setups might not accept form values from a form that doesn't reside on the same server (In your case, it resides on a CD). You'll have to look into that some more.

[i3lance]

Originally Posted by herkalees

Then again... some server setups might not accept form values from a form that doesn't reside on the same server (In your case, it resides on a CD). You'll have to look into that some more.

Well said Herk. There are security issues known with that too, such as if your settings are in some external file (i.e., an XML file) then that can be accessed and a lil hacker or 2nd rate one will of course try to use those details for more devious means, the list can go on...make sure your client is aware of the potential security threats especially if they host on their own server.

[d*d]

link to a web based contact form from the CD, much better solution

[martynrlee]

Thanks for all your help and suggestions,

Mart.