Called function conditional testing (if) of form variables problem

[Eduardo Biano]

Hi,

I have a problem making conditional testing (if) of a
form variable "ans01"(refer generated error). When the
form variable is tested (if) by a called function
(foo) the value of "ans01" is not properly
represented.


def foo(request):
ans01 = request.get_form_var("ans01")
if ans01 == 4:
ans_1 = 1
return ans_1

The browser returns a blank screen or ans_1 is blank.
I tried to "return ans01" and the browser returned the
number 4. I am quiet sure of the above code and
searched python resources but found no solution.
Please help. Thank you in advance.

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Below is a generated error to check the contents of
submitted form.
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NameError: ...................

Form:
ans01 4
ans02 1
ans03 1
ans04 1
ans05 1
ans06 1
ans07 1
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[Leif K-Brooks]

def foo(request):
ans01 = request.get_form_var("ans01")
if ans01 == 4:
ans_1 = 1
return ans_1

ans01 will be a string ("4"), not an int (4).