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$form['annotate']['note'] = array(
'#type' => 'textarea',
'#title' => t('Notes'),
'#default_value' => isset($node->annotation) ? $node->annotation : '',
'#description' => t('Make your personal annotations about this content here.
Only you (and the site administrator) will be able to see them.')
);
$form['annotate']['nid'] = array(
'#type' => 'value',
'#value' => $node->nid,
);
.....
when create the form, he uses the above code. i don't understand this well and don't know what's aim of the code.
$form['annotate']['nid'] = array(
'#type' => 'value',
'#value' => $node->nid,
);
Comments
Hi This is a value form
Hi
This is a value form field, think of it like a hidden field that is not susceptible to user tampering (like a hidden input field is).
The value fields are available in $form_state['values'] when the form is submitted/validated.
Lee
Lee Rowlands