codeigniter create array of checked checkboxes

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I have php form which has numerous check boxes. I need to store all the selected check boxes in an array and then use them from my controller. So far, in my controller I have

$data['categories']= array($this->input->post('category'))

where my check boxes are called "category". however this method is only storing a single check box value, even when numerous check boxes are selected.

I then intend to pass this array to a model for processing.

Thank you for the help, I appreciate any suggestions.

Vince · Accepted Answer · 2014-06-24 13:47:54Z

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In your view, use category[] as a name for checkboxes.

Example:

<input type="checkbox" name="category[]" checked> Option 1
<input type="checkbox" name="category[]" checked> Option 2
etc...

edited Jun 24, 2014 at 13:47

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Sobiaholic · Accepted Answer · 2014-06-24 13:49:00Z

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In your view

<td><input type="text" name="category[]"/></td>
<td><input type="text" name="category[]"/></td>
<td><input type="text" name="category[]"/></td>

Notice, we added two brackets, to indicate that this is an array.

Then in your Controller you can loop through it or whatever you like.

foreach ( $this->input->post('category') as $category)
{
// some stuff here
}

answered Jun 24, 2014 at 13:49

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R_Tobes Over a year ago

Thanks this worked perfectly, the full array is being passed!

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