===== hidden_field ===== **Syntax:**\\ $form_helper->hidden_field( $object_name, [ $column_name ], [ $options ]) **Description: **\\ Produces an input tag of the "hidden" type tailored for accessing the attribute identified by $column_name on the object $object_name. Additional options are to be passed as an array with $options.\\ Options: * 'disabled' - If set to true, the user will not be able to use this input. * 'size' - The number of visible characters that will fit in the input. * 'maxlength' - The maximum number of characters that the browser will allow the user to enter. **Example: **\\ $form_helper->hidden_field("post", "opinion", array("size" => 20)); produces this PHP code: ===== hidden_field_tag ===== **Syntax:**\\ $form_helper_tag->hidden_field_tag( $name, [ $value ], [ $options ]) **Description: **\\ Produces an input tag of the "hidden" type. Processing of this input will have to be done in helper code or in the controller.\\ Options: * 'disabled' - If set to true, the user will not be able to use this input. * 'size' - The number of visible characters that will fit in the input. * 'maxlength' - The maximum number of characters that the browser will allow the user to enter.