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About CGI scripts
Forms are usually processed by CGI (Common Gateway Interface) scripts. CGI
is a standardized way of sending information between a server and a processing
script. CGI scripts are typically written in Perl or some other programming
language such as C++, Java, VBScript, or JavaScript. Before creating interactive
forms, check with your ISP or server administrator to see if CGI scripts can
run on your server.
About form objects
In Dreamweaver, form input types are called form objects. You can insert form
objects by using the Objects panel’s Forms category, or by choosing Insert > Form,
and Insert > Form Objects.
The Forms category provides the following buttons:
Insert Form
inserts a form in the document. Dreamweaver inserts opening and
closing
form
tags in the HTML source code. Any additional form objects, such as
text fields, buttons, and so on must be inserted between the
form
tags for the data
to be processed correctly by all browsers.
Insert Text Field
inserts a text field in a form. Text fields accept any type of text,
alphabetic, or numeric entries. The entered text can be displayed as a single line,
as multiple lines, or as bullets or asterisks (for password protection).
Insert Button
inserts a text button in a form. Buttons perform tasks when clicked,
such as submitting or resetting forms. You can add a custom name or label for a
button, or use one of the predefined labels—Submit or Reset.