"Delayed" server-side vb running after client-side javascript

[Solemn Phoenix]

And yes, it needs to be explained...

I load a page that has server-side vbscript and client-side javascript.
I use javascript on runat=server buttons and at SOME point (after everything has finished) I want to create a connection to a database FROM THE SERVER (cant have all the clients connecting straight into it) and input the data there.

It seriously sounds like calling server-side code from client-side, and I *know* thats silly... but Im trying to figure a way around it.

Having both client- and server- side code on a button will not work, since the server will run it at once, while the client waits for input...

Can I somehow "delay" server-side code?
waiting for an event to happen/trigger it?

Ive also thought of opening another window-passing the data to it- and server-side running the connection to DB, then closing it immediately...
but thats not exactly a dream situation...

anyone?


Note: ALL client-side scripting has to be javascript as a requirement (although if theres a solution in vbscript, Id be more than happy to hear it).

 

[Robby]

Youre using vbScript on the server-side? (or did you mean VB.NET?)

Im not sure I understand your question. You can use IsPostBack in the form load event to check if its a post back or not. NOt sure if thats what youre looking for.

 

[Solemn Phoenix]

I can use whatever I wish on the server-side.

Is it possible to pass the desired data (that can be a lot) to another ASP.NET page without using a url parameter scheme...?
(You know, redirecting to another page, using a bogus url...)

 

[Robby]

What type of data is it, and where is it coming from? (Page values or files from the client, etc..)

 

[Solemn Phoenix]

Page values, typed in...
apart from one last value that is a generated value and can be up to 2-3k.

Hence, I dont want that to go in a url

 

[Robby]

You can use HttpServerUtility.Transfer, it is dicussed in VS.NET help section, look up "Passing Server Control Values Between Pages".

They cover In-line as well as Code-behind.

 

[Solemn Phoenix]

thanx a lot. Ill look into it.