Would you like your HTML forms processed and stored in a database? Perhaps you want to submit a lot of data to forms (check here for details).

Features:

• This software (MS Access database) extracts the information entered by someone who has used your HTML form.
• The data is stored in a text field with the same name as the form's control name.
• Other processing can be done, but this version does not include this (but it can be added).
• Sends and automatic response.
• Can email all respondants per form.

Alternatively, the online version may better suite your needs. Below is the main screen for the application:

If you would like more information you can read the read me.txt file or the user manual.doc (Word 97).  Alternatively you could download the Demo version which is limited to processing three different forms (by three I don't mean three emails I mean you can only set-up three blank forms).  The Demo can be unlocked by registering the software. If you would like me to customise the application to suit your companies requirements then task me and we can negotiate a price ($60 per hour depending on the work).

Wish List. If you would like to add to the wish list (new features) or comment on my software please submit the wish form.

Registration:
All major credit cards are accepted, online transaction, toll free phone call or fax.  This program can be purchased through RegNet - The Registration Network by using any of the following methods:

On the web - https://secure.reg.net/product.asp?ID=5884
By phone 1 800 WWW-2REG (1 800 999-2734) - orders only Main: (719) 576-0123 Fax: (719) 623-0399 fax: (719) 623-0399

Visit RegNet for more details of payment methods, FAQ etc. Quote product ID#5884 when ordering.

Download Instructions. The Demo comes in two flavours (with or without the MS Access run time files). If you have Access 97 then you do not need the run time files. For either, you must have MS Outlook (97, 98 or 2000 not express 4 or 5).

The hfp.zip file includes set-up files and uninstall routine for users who have MS Access 97 or the run time files.

The files disk1.zip to disk10.zip are images for 1.44 floppy disk install or hard drive install from folders named disk1, disk2 etc. These includes setup files, uninstall routine and MS Access 97 run time files. They have been provided in this format as the http download protocol can be unreliable so the small file sizes reduce inconvenience for failed downloads.

You can also download the latest updates for the frontend and data. These are updated from time to time to provide more functions and fix bugs. Check the version numbers listed below and the version displayed by the about dialogue on your version.

File Downloads:

Technical Support. If you have any problems you can report them with the bug report  (check below first). 

Symptoms	Fix
The auto response will not send email	ver 1.4.1
The subject in my email does not reflect the form	"
The application can only be installed in the default folder	ver 1.4.2
The application icon can not be found after the application has been moved	ver 1.4.3 and put the icon in the Windows Folder
Outlook 97 sometimes can't find an object (the outlook 98 error code is different to outlook 97)	ver 1.4.4
Older graphics cards run the application slowly	ver 1.4.4 (remove the background graphics)
Order the database so the newest emails are shown first	ver 1.4.5
Remove initial 'No Email' message and replace with email label  Change colour scheme from brown to blue	ver 1.4.6
Indicate which forms have new mail	ver 1.4.7
New function to email all respondents to a form	ver 1.4.8
Auto response and signature are limited to 255 characters	Data.mde ver 1.3.1 (not yet released even though about screen reports data ver 1.3.1)
The application icon can not be found after the application has been installed	Copy the icon from C:\Windows\HTML Forms.ico to C:\Program Files\HTML Forms
The shortcut on the start menu does not work	Check the path in the target and ensure that there is a space between HTML and Forms ie the target points correctly to the install folder (2 references)
The program appears to be frozen and gives the same error message "The expression on exit ... " each time any button is clicked	When the database is empty ie it has not processed a form and the main screen is blank, these errors are produced.  Enter some information into the administration screen.  Either create a dummy email for the database to process or complete one of your HTML forms and have it sent to yourself to provide at least one email for the database to process
Can't use run time switch unless developer edition is installed	Remover /run time from the target in the start menu shortcut
On exit error for empty database	ver 1.4.9
*****************************	New versions of frontend may not work with data version 1.3.0
Bug report not sent error, help not found error, can't stop splash opening.  New function to have a different default response for each form	ver 1.5.0, data.zip ver 1.3.1
The original software was based on forms generated by the Demon ISP cgi script.  Other scripts and form generation software produce an email that can have a totally different format which resulted in this software failing to do its job.  The same problem occurred when a control was expected but not present (eg check box that was not checked).	The data extraction module has been rewritten to take account of the fact that controls can be presented in any order or may not even be present.  frontend.zip ver 1.5.2
New splash/about screen. New maintenance options. Updated registration process.	frontend.zip ver 1.5.3
Cosmetic changes and new contact details.	frontend.zip ver 1.5.4, data.zip ver 1.3.4.
MS Access 2000	This application requires MS Access 97 or it's run time files. It can not be run by MS Access 2000 and the user can not convert this to MS Access 2000, however it will install and run on a system that has MS Access 2000 installed without causing any damage to MS Access 2000 or this application. To do this you need to download the full installation including the MS Access 97 run time files. You should select the typical install option which will ensure that the run time files are installed. Selecting minimum will not install the run time files and when you try to run the application MS Access 2000 will start. This will result in an error message.
NT4 and Windows XP	HTML Form processing will run on NT4 and XP but the install programs fails (which makes it a little difficult to run the application). The solution is to manually install the application. If you have MS Access 97 then download frontend, data and help files and unzip them to a folder of your choice. Then create a shortcut to frontend.mde and edit the properties of the shortcut (target) to the following: "path to access 97 \MSACCESS.EXE" "path to your new folder \frontend.mde"/wrkgrp "path to your new folder \HTMLForms.mdw"/user Demo /pwd If you do not have MS Access 97 and need the run time files, download the full install of Ad Hoc enquiries and install it (for some unknown reason this will install on NT4 and XP). Then follow the directions above.

The Future. The following table shows the possible changes that will be made in future versions of the software. These are enhancements to the frontend and where necessary the data as well. Some are my own ideas and some are from customers who have identified additional requirements. You can add to this list via the wish list form.