How can I use formmail with Dreamweaver MX?

Answer by: Frederique Taillefer, Aplus.Net Knowledge Base Support.

Here’s how:

1. Create the form by selecting Insert Form in the Forms Object Toolbar.
2. In the Properties Toolbar, enter /cgi-sys/formmail.pl in the Action text box, and enter Post in the Method text box.
3. You should now see an area on your page bordered by a red dotted line. All your form fields should be created inside that line in order to appear on your website.
4. Design your form by using text fields and buttons that you can select from the Objects Toolbar.
5. You now need to add Hidden Fields, by selecting Insert Hidden Field from the Objects Toolbar. The only required field is the Recipient field. Without that field, your form will not work correctly. In the Properties Toolbar, add the name and value of the hidden fields that you want to add to your form.
6. Make sure you have inserted a Submit button.
7. Your form is now ready to be uploaded and tested.