file creation & variables

[cf_chick]

I have a .cfm page that uses cffile to copy itself with the dynamic form
content to create the new .cfm file. It works fine and creates the file. You
can view the file in a browser. The problem is.... When you clear the cache and
delete the cookies the variables loose their value & my new file no longer
opens.

Is there anyway to create a new file with static values (that are passed to
the cfform)??? Please help!

[philh]

What's your goal? To create static (no variable interaction) cfm files? You'd have to write the entire file out to a variable and inject the passed variable values literally.

[cf_chick]

Yes, to create a new complete file that will hold the many variable values that
were passed during the 5 page process. I did not know you could save an entire
file in a variable. What is the tag or function for this?
:o

[philh]

Use CFFILE Action="READ".

[Mike Greider]

Also check out cfsavecontent

[david_h]

My question is why are you using CFFile to create files at runtime... shouldnt
you just save the data to the DB as your going between pages? or in a session
structure so you can just go back and fourth?

[cf_chick]

Thank you for the help. I realize that it is better to save the data. I have changed my program to do just that. I will check the other tags mentioned.