JSP To Servlet

[Aris Doxakis]

Hello,

I have created a drop down list that fills with data from a database.From a table called category.it is used for a search form.when the user cliks the submit button it triggers a servlet(search.java).how can i take the value from the drop down list and use it in the servlet???the drop down list is created with simple html <selection> <option>

thnx in advance

[Tim Baker]

Inside your doGet method:

String dropDownValue = request.getParameter("myDropDownName");  

You really do need to buy a book on JSP and Servlets

[Bear Bibeault]

Moved to the Servlets forum.

[Bear Bibeault]

Inside your doGet method:

or doPost method -- whichever is approriate.

[Aris Doxakis]

I allready tried that but it doesnt work.
i have to take the value from the selection swaping between the options with a for and then take the value from it.

[Ben Souther]

Originally posted by Aris Doxakis:
I allready tried that but it doesnt work.

Post your code.


You really do need to buy a book on JSP and Servlets

[William Brogden]

A book on HTML would be a good idea too since your HTML has to be correctly formed for servlets and JSP to work. At least download the Specifications from www.w3.org - just as you should also have the Specifications for the Servlet and JSP APIs on your computer.
I really love the _Hip Pocket Guide to HTML 4_ but it is out of print and hard to find.
Bill