url validation in form_check.js.php

[4g3nt0r4ng3]

Hello

im new to osCmax and im not used to javascript at all but i think im on a good way

i dont need address data of my customers because im only selling virtuell goods, so i am trying to use the street address field for their profile link
that wasnt the hard part

now im trying to add a validation to form_check.js.php to make sure its the right profile link

function check_fb(field_name, message) {
    var field_value = form.elements[field_name].value;
    var fb_link = field_value.indexOf('profile.php');
    
    if (fb_link==-1) {
      error_message = error_message + "* " + message + "n";
      $error = true;
    }
    
}

the function gets called like this:

check_fb("street_address", <?php echo NO_FB_LINK; ?>);

but i am getting no result or error.

i would be glad if any expierienced user could have a look at it and tell me how to do it right

thanks in advance

[blackhawk]

I'm not that experienced but just out of curiosity, what do you mean by profile link? maybe their can be an alternative way in getting this same solution...

[4g3nt0r4ng3]

what do you mean by profile link?

the community profile link of the customer

domain/profile.php?id=*profile id*

[blackhawk]

hmm...im not sure where you are trying to go with creating a community profile link. every user who signs up with your store simply becomes a member of shopping for their own products, not community chit-chat between themselves. but in regards to your first request (not dealing with shipping addresses) you can take of the restrictions of having to add a shipping address by following these steps mentioned here....

Help making Telephone number NOT mandatory

these steps will also lead you to hiding that text and input box on the create an account page.

once the use creates an account, they can shop for your virtual projects. but what more are you trying to accomplish than that?

now if you want a true "community chat" system - with less fuss, how about creating a new custom info box that links to another php web folder on your server that has http://www.phpbb.com/ . Just an idea

[4g3nt0r4ng3]

i think you got me totally wrong
i am selling virtuell goods from games that can be found on facebook, to deliver those goods i need the facebook profile link of my customers

i allready removed every input field that isnt needed and i am using the street address field as the profile url field , this way i can see their profile url within the order under shipping

now i just need a validation to check if its the right url they entered because alot of them entering their game profile url.

[ridexbuilder]

Blackhawk, did your crystal ball not tell you that Facebook (yuk) profiles was the issue?

[blackhawk]

ooohhh - my bad! My crystal ball should of been on point with that! Sorry guys.

[pgmarshall]

Why not use the company field - Found in admin under customer details and simply rename it in the language file.

Regards,

[blackhawk]

now im trying to add a validation to form_check.js.php to make sure its  the right profile link

I think he's also trying to match that field to something (in oscmax?) to make sure the member has the correct settings.


does this help????
http://forums.oscommerce.com/topic/2...facebook-link/

[blackhawk]

...also try installing header tags SEO - it give you an option to add social network code.

osCommerce Community Add-Ons


ahh..and another article that reflects a possible solution....

http://forums.oscommerce.com/topic/3...in-oscommerce/