Validate an input from database

Hi,
Im creating a form to be used as an Event registration Form. so I need to check one of form fields (lets name it teamname) if this name which is input, is a valid team name or not.
this validation will be available from Database.
I have solved this by writing a php code in "Server Side Validation". but is there any better way?
Cuz in this code I couldnt use Joomla! API and its so hard to connect to database etc...
any suggestions?

Regards,
Milad

Hi Milad,

It's simple to connect to the DataBase from the server-side validation box - all the Joomla API code is available to you. You will find several examples here using it.

There was an AJAX example doing this name-check posted here just a few days ago that would be ideal for you I think.

Bob

Thnx for response.
I just thought I might be wrong😀 but it works.
and once again, the day is saved by ChronoForms!

Cheers,
Milad