Dale Kiefling writes:

2. Is it possible to explicitly store a value in a form variable without a submit? I assume, you want to do this in your browser (i.e. on client side): Javascript allows you to set the values of some variables, e.g. hidden variables or text variables. Other variables, e.g. submit variables do not want to get a value.

You use something like: document.formname.variablename.value = yourvalue; Look into a good Javascript book for details.

3. What is the best/easiest way to force a submit? I tried calling document.submit, but I don't think I am doing it right. You submit a form not a document.

Try: document.formname.submit() Again, a good Javascript book is your friend. Dieter