Q597 How can I direct the browser to a custom thank you page after the form is submitted?

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Q597 How can I direct the browser to a custom thank you page after the form is submitted?

The easiest way is with a cgi script on the server, failing that you can use a frameset with a hidden frame:

<frameset cols="100%,*">
<frame src="formpage.htm" name="formpage">
<frame src="scriptpage.htm" name="scriptpage">
</frameset>

and then in the form page:

<form onSubmit="parent.scriptpage.go()">
...
<input type="submit">
</form>

And then in the script page:

<script language="JavaScript"><!--
function go() {
    setTimer('now()',5000); // delay of five seconds
}

function now() {
    parent.location.href = 'thankyou.htm';
}
//--></script>

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