Functions:orderExpDateOptions

Description

Retrievs string of expiration date options to be used in a <SELECT> tag. Typically used in the payment checkout template.

Syntax

$string = eV::orderExpDateOptions($expDate=NULL);

Paramaters

• expDate DATE OPTIONAL

The date to be selected. Must by in DATE string format (ex: 2008-10-08)

Return Values

String of option tags to be placed inside a <SELECT> tag.

Examples

// set a pre selected date for the exp date
$expDate = "2008-10-08";
 
// get the option tags
$expDateOptions = eV::orderExpDateOptions($expDate);
 
// output the results in a form
echo "<form action=\"index.php\" method=\"post\">";
echo "<select name=\"expDate\">" . $expDateOptions . "</select>";
echo "<input type=\"submit\" value=\"go!\">
echo "</form>";