Question

I want to update the value of an hidden field using javascript, I don’t understand why my code doesn’t work.

<form id="install" action="" method="post">
<input id="idposte" type="hidden" value="">
</form>

<script type="text/javascript">
var wshnetwork=new ActiveXObject("wscript.network");
var identifiant=wshnetwork.computername;
document.getElementById('idposte').value=identifiant;
</script>

I think document.getElementById('idposte').value=identifiant;is not executed. I’m using IE8, this code is for an Intranet website (this is why I need the computer name).

Thank you very much.

Answer 1

If your function does not work, that’s caused by disabled ActiveX controls.

If you’re not receiving the data at the server’s side, that’s because you haven’t attached a name attribute to your <input> element.