single button that uses registered user information

Hi,

Here's my scenario.I need to create a single button which when clicked will enter the currently logged in users name into the database.Can someone help me with this?

Hi aksraj,

Create a form with just a submit button and use the DB Connection to save the user id.

Bob

I created a single button.What do i do at the db connection page?

Hi aksraj,

Make a connection to the table where you want to save the data; or if you want a new table use the 'Create Table' icon in the forms manager to to this.

You'll need one hidden field in your form to contain the user id.

Bob

<?php
   $user = JFactory::getuser();
?>

<div
<input type="hidden" name="username" value="<?php echo $user; ?>" />
</div>

<div class="form_item">
  <div class="form_element cf_button">
    <input value="Register for talk" type="submit" />
  </div>
  <div class="clear"> </div>
</div>

This is the code i used in the form html.I've done all the table creation and db connection.It doesnt seem to work though.When i click the button the table reads
username : Object

Hi askraj,

A few small changes

<?php
   $user =& JFactory::getUser();
?>

<div
<input type="hidden" name="username" value="<?php echo $user->id; ?>" />
. . .

Bob

That gives me the id,cant i get the username?

Hi aksraj,

$user->name or $user->username

Bob