Adding information on the referring page to the form [#154880]

I'm using %server[HTTP_REFERER] to try and attempt to get the referring page into the form (for a simple "Contact our Editor" type thing), but am finding that it will only capture Drupal pages that way; in this scenario, I'd like it to capture any referring page into the form. Any thoughts on why this isn't working as expected, or would there be another way to accomplish this using the Advanced Options on the Webform?

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Comment #1

phillipadsmith commented 27 June 2007 at 00:40

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Sorry, had a typo in there. Works a-ok. :-)

Comment #2

phillipadsmith commented 27 June 2007 at 02:14

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Actually, upon further investigation, I am having an issue here. Basically, here's what I've done:

* I've created a textfield for the referring page and have selected the disabled option
* In that field, I've put (as suggested) the %server[HTTP_REFERER] to get the referring page

So, when the user arrives at the form, the referring page is pre-populated and is not editable. This all works great.

The problem arrises when the form is submitted. The data that is submitted shows the actual form as the referrer vs. the referring page. Though this may (for some reason?) be technically correct, I don't think it makes sense given that the field is disabled, e.g., if the user can't adjust the value, why should the form be able to?

Phillip.

Comment #3

gvdvenis commented 27 June 2007 at 12:00

I Agree, on submission the parameter should not be processed again, but instead use the generated value out of the textfield.
This problem also occurs when using a hidden field for this. However, when you set the textfield to enabled, it does work!