Multiple forms: how to reach variables on other form

I have multiple pages based on a template (using Dreamweaver MX). This template is split in two parts (div); a menu area and an info (main) area. Each area contains a form. In the menu area form I have different form elements which determine the content of the info area (e.g. a combobox controlling which page is loaded).

Two of these elements are text fields holding dates. I need to fill the info area with a table of N rows, where N is the numbers of days between the two dates.

As far as I know, the page has to be submitted to the server with these date and generated serverside.

What is the best approach when I want to display result on the same page which submits the dates?

Palsam

two forms? strange. Javascript check to see when both text boxes.value.length > 0. All you have to do is write the function that checks that both of these text inputs are not length > 0 and then when they're both true then onchange="document.myform.submit()"

do you need help with the query and all that too?

Thanks for the reply. I think I'll manage the JavaScript function. I'll let you know if it works out together with the rest of the changes i'm implementing in a few days time (other pressing matters...)

Palsam