Integrating Flash with Web Applications > Creating forms > Creating a search form
Creating a search form
An example of a simple form is a search field with a Submit button. As an introduction to creating forms, the following example provides instructions for creating a search interface using a getURL
action. By entering the required information, users can pass a keyword to a search engine on a remote Web server.
To create a simple search form:
1 | Create a button for submitting the entered data. |
2 | Create a label, a blank text field, and an instance of the button on the Stage. |
Your screen should look like this:
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3 | Select the text field and choose Window > Panels > Text Options. |
4 | In the Text Options panel, set the following options: |
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Choose Input Text from the pop-up menu. |
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Select Border/Bg. |
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Specify a variable name. |
Note: Individual search engines may require a specific variable name. Go to the search engine's Web site for details. | |
5 | On the Stage, select the button and choose Window > Actions. |
The Object Actions panel appears. | |
Note: A check next to Actions in the Window menu indicates the panel is open. | |
6 | Drag the getURL action from the toolbox to the Script window. |
7 | In the Parameters pane, set the following options: |
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For URL, enter the URL of the search engine. |
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For Window, select _blank . This will open a new window that displays the search results. |
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For Variables, select Send Using GET. |
8 | To test the form, choose File > Publish Preview > HTML. |
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