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Intro

In lesson 103, you will learn how to format numbers in ASP with options like leading zeros and currency formatting, use various math functions including absolute value and random number generation, and work with string functions to manipulate text. We will also explore the ASP response object in more detail, introducing features like response.redirect. Additionally, you will learn how to create and handle different types of form controls, such as text areas, check boxes, option buttons, and drop-down lists, using Microsoft Front Page or any HTML editor.

Transcript

Welcome to ASP 103, brought to you by ASPLearningZone.com. I am your instructor, Richard Rost.

In today's class, we are going to learn more about formatting numbers, such as formatting them with leading zeros, parentheses for negative numbers, formatting as currency, etc. We are going to learn lots of different math functions, like absolute value, exponentials, trigonometric functions, generating random numbers, and similar topics.

We are going to learn string functions like left string, right string, how to get a piece of a string, how to convert to upper and lower case, split strings apart, and lots more.

We are going to take an in-depth look at the response object. Previously, we have only looked at response.write, but there are many more options, including response.redirect, where you can actually redirect someone to a different web page.

We are also going to take a look at different types of form fields. So far, we have created a form with just a text box and submitted that to another page. Today, we are going to look at text areas, check boxes, option buttons, drop-down lists, and all kinds of different form controls and how they relate to ASP.

Prerequisites before taking this class: I strongly recommend ASP 102 and, of course, ASP 101 before taking this lesson.

In this class, I will be using standard ASP 3.0, and I will be using Microsoft Front Page as my web page editor. You can use any web page editor that you like.

I will be creating some forms using Front Page because Front Page is a very nice form designer. However, you can use straight HTML or any web editor that you are comfortable with.

I strongly recommend you relax, sit back, and watch each lesson completely through once, then follow along, building the example pages that I build.

If you have any questions, please post them in the student forums for ASP 103. If you are watching this lesson online, you should see the student forums appear right next to the videos. Otherwise, go to the website and look for the link for the student forums.

Quiz

Q1. Which of the following topics will be covered in ASP 103?
A. Formatting numbers and using math functions
B. Setting up a web server from scratch
C. Advanced database management only
D. Creating mobile applications

Q2. What is one of the features discussed regarding number formatting in this class?
A. Printing forms automatically
B. Adding leading zeros or using parentheses for negative numbers
C. Embedding videos in ASP pages
D. Encrypting user passwords

Q3. Which string functions will you learn about in this class?
A. Only converting strings to numbers
B. Only joining arrays into strings
C. Left, right, converting case, and splitting strings
D. Database connection strings only

Q4. What new aspect of the Response object will be covered in this course?
A. Response.validate for form checking
B. Response.redirect for page redirection
C. Response.save for file saving
D. Response.search for site searches

Q5. Which type of form fields will NOT be discussed as per the video?
A. Drop-down lists
B. Check boxes
C. Audio file inputs
D. Option buttons

Q6. What does the instructor recommend as a prerequisite before taking ASP 103?
A. Only ASP 103 is necessary
B. ASP 101 and ASP 102
C. HTML 5
D. JavaScript basics

Q7. Which web page editor does the instructor use for demonstrations in this class?
A. Adobe Dreamweaver
B. Microsoft Front Page
C. Visual Studio Code exclusively
D. Notepad only

Q8. What is the instructor's recommended method for following along with the lessons?
A. Watch once and then build the example pages yourself
B. Only read the transcript
C. Memorize all lesson scripts
D. Skip the videos and go to the forums

Q9. Where should students post their questions about the lessons?
A. In the student forums for ASP 103
B. On unrelated tech blogs
C. Email them to Microsoft support
D. Write them on the lesson page comment section only

Q10. Which version of ASP does the instructor use for teaching?
A. ASP.NET Core
B. Classic ASP 2.0
C. Classic ASP 3.0
D. PHP

Answers: 1-A; 2-B; 3-C; 4-B; 5-C; 6-B; 7-B; 8-A; 9-A; 10-C

DISCLAIMER: Quiz questions are AI generated. If you find any that are wrong, don't make sense, or aren't related to the video topic at hand, then please post a comment and let me know. Thanks.

Summary

Today's video from ASP Learning Zone focuses on a wide range of topics designed to deepen your understanding of formatting numbers and working with strings in ASP. In this lesson, I will guide you through how to format numbers in different ways, such as adding leading zeros, displaying negative numbers with parentheses, formatting as currency, and more. You will also get introduced to several math functions, including working with absolute values, exponentials, trigonometric functions, and generating random numbers.

We will also spend time exploring various string functions. I will show you how to extract parts of a string using functions that get the left or right section, convert text to upper or lower case, split strings apart into multiple elements, and much more.

Another key part of this class will be taking an in-depth look at the response object. Until now, you may be familiar with using response.write, but there are many more capabilities to discover. For example, response.redirect allows you to direct someone to a different page automatically.

We will look closely at different types of form fields in ASP. Up to this point, we have created forms that use only a simple text box. In today's lesson, I will introduce you to text areas, check boxes, option buttons, drop-down lists, and other types of form controls. I will explain how these elements work within your ASP pages.

Before taking this class, it is important to have completed ASP 101 and ASP 102, as this material builds on concepts covered in those earlier courses.

Throughout the course, I will be working with standard ASP 3.0 and using Microsoft Front Page as my editor. However, you are free to use any HTML editor that you are comfortable with. Although I will use Front Page to create some forms, you are welcome to use plain HTML or any other web editor.

My recommendation is to watch each lesson all the way through before trying to follow along. Once you have watched the demonstration, go back and build the example pages yourself.

If you have questions as you work through the material, please take advantage of the student forums dedicated to ASP 103. If you are watching online, you should be able to find the forums next to the video. Otherwise, visit the website and follow the link to the student forums.

You can find a complete video tutorial with step-by-step instructions on everything discussed here on my website at the link below. Live long and prosper, my friends.

Topic List

Formatting numbers with leading zeros
Formatting negative numbers with parentheses
Formatting numbers as currency
Using absolute value function
Performing exponential calculations
Using trigonometric functions
Generating random numbers
Extracting left portion of a string
Extracting right portion of a string
Substring extraction from a string
Converting strings to upper case
Converting strings to lower case
Splitting strings into arrays
In-depth use of the Response object
Using Response.Redirect to change web page
Working with text area form fields
Using check boxes in forms
Using option buttons in forms
Working with drop-down lists in forms
Integrating form controls with ASP