Re: How can I pass parameters to controller/action not in URL?

If you want update a Post, as in your example, you should be using a form.

On Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 8:23 PM, bs28723
<bill.stoltz@boosterwebsolutions.com> wrote:
> I looked at routing, but I did not see a way to solve my problem.
>
> I am looking for a way to create links to controller/actions and pass
> "large" or 'hidden' parameters.
> I could use a from and post, but seems like a lot of work for 1 or 2 links
> in a view.
>
> I understand the simple link call with 1 parameter.
> echo  $html->link('View Post',  array('controller'  =>  'posts',  'action'
>  =>  'view',  5));
>
> But, how can I pass large strings like
>
> $largestring = "This is a large string that could be over 255 characters
> long and might contain html special characters";
>
> echo  $html->link('Update Post',  array('controller'  =>  'posts',  'action'
>  =>  'update',  $largestring));
>
> or
> $hidden = "password"; // or a variable I don't want to show in URL.
>
> echo  $html->link('Unlock Safe',  array('controller'  =>  'safes',  'action'
>  =>  'unlock',  $hidden));
>
> Is the only option to make these views forms and make these buttons, so I
> can
> parse passed in variables using request->data?
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
>
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