(Sep 22nd, 2010, 11:08 AM)filch Wrote: Hi folks,

I am trying to use formtools for a site that is hosted on Windows. I am unable to get emails and file uploads working, even though all the rest works.

For the emails, it seems to be a problem with the FROM: headers not being set properly in the script. In the emails section of the setup for this form, I have set the from email to be the field in the form called email. I have one email going to my client, which for now, I have subsituted my email for the one I will eventually use. And, I have taken the part of the user with a different email address, which means I should receive two: a notification and a confirmation .... neither of which I receive. I have verified that emails from PHP scripts do indeed work on the server through the use of a generic PHP script.

PHP Code:

<?php

if(mail('submit@zuka.net','test subject','test message', "From: sender@example.com\r\n" .
      "X-Mailer: php")){

      echo('ok');

    }

else{

      echo('not ok');

    }

?>

This script generates an email but formtools does not.

As far as file uploads go, I have checked that the permissions on the upload folder are correct and that the path is also correct. I have ensured that the form is set to multipart/form data.

I need help on this as I have to get this functioning today .... ???? Anyone?

Dave

(Sep 24th, 2010, 10:41 AM)filch Wrote: I guess there is no help here? It really seems to be a formtools issue as I went back to an old script I used to use and the email works fine ... not what I want to use but just to see if it works. And STILL no joy on file uploads

Dave

(Sep 25th, 2010, 8:52 AM)Ben Wrote: Hi Dave,

I'm so sorry I haven't been around, but this being an unpaid open source script I've had to put off most of my support until the weekends (I have a day job).

Windows servers DO scare people off, me included!

First off, it sounds like the emails are working now, yes? Here's the rub: the built-in PHP mail() function that Form Tools uses by default is AWFUL. Any PHP programmer who's worked in multiple environments knows it. The email functionality within Form Tools requires a lot out of the function: and oftentimes it just can't handle it. That's why I bundle the Swift Mailer module with the core build - it's a far better, consistent and more reliable solution.

For the File upload problem, I must say that does sound puzzling. So you haven't overridden the default settings (which work) for that particular file upload field? It sounds like maybe that's the case... To check, just go to Edit Form -> Fields -> "Options" link for the file upload field and remove any custom file upload folder settings.

If it hasn't been overridden but just doesn't work, then this is a new bug I haven't seen before. If you like, email me at ben.keen@gmail.com with your FTP & FT login information and I could take a look to see what's going on. Oh - and link to this post, because I know I'll lose track...

- Ben