The list functions and the array functions look similar - they both allow sorting, insertion, deletion, and more. But there is a very important difference between the two sets of functions - the list functions return modified lists (the original list is not updated at all), whereas the array...
generates standard HTML tags, along with client-side JavaScript field validation code (if desired). supports all the standard attributes (like NAME, TYPE, and SIZE) and passes these to the generated code. But what if you need to use an attribute not supported by ? To do this use the PASSTHROUGH...
Need to programmatically add content to the section of your page? You can do so using the tag which takes a single attribute - the text to be written to the . This can be used to embed JavaScript code, add META, or LINK tags, or more. But be careful not to use this tag after a , doing so will...
HTTP page headers are generated automatically for all ColdFusion pages, but if you do need to set your own page headers you can do so using the tag. can be used in two ways - use the NAME and VALUE attributes to set an HTTP header, or use the STATUSCODE and STATUSTEXT attributes to set an HTTP...
can be used to accept uploaded files using the ACTION="UPLOAD" attribute. Uploaded files may be saved in a directory of your choosing, and when files are saved file attributes may be optionally set as well. Attributes must be specified in a comma-delimited list passed to the ATTRIBUTES attribute....
is used to retrieve directory listings. To filter the list the FILTER attribute can be used allowing you to specify the extension to retrieve. However, only a single filter may be specified. To use multiple filters you'll need multiple calls combining the results, or a single complete listing...
Several CFML tags (like and ) accept time intervals passed to them. The best way to build these intervals is using the CreateTimeSpan() function which takes numbers of days, hours, minutes, and seconds, and returns an interval value. (Applies to: ColdFusion All)
Need to share structured data between ColdFusion and ASP (on the same server)? It is doable, with care and caution. can be used to convert data to an from a portable format (based on XML), and the parallel components are also available for ASP (as well as other languages). (Applies to: ColdFusion 4...
Structure members must be named using the naming rules and conventions that apply to all ColdFusion variables. Right? Actually, it depends. If you are using the simple syntax, then yes, the variable must be named according to the standard rules and restrictions. But using the you have a lot more...
can be used to both POST and GET requests, the choice is yours. If you use a METHOD of GET you'll only be able to send URL parameters. To send FORM fields and other variable types you must use a METHOD of POST. (Applies to: ColdFusion All)