design error page so URL stays same

[Jonathan]

hey guys; not sure if title is right for this

I want to make an error page, using .HTACCESS, so like...
User goes to 'page1.php' which works; from there, goes to link 'page2.php'.

But 'page2.php' no exists; how do I make it so that
it shows the error page, but the url stays 'page2.php'

This way they can type the page URL in,
so I know exactly what is wrong.

Also is there a way to use PHP to see
what URL referred it, and automatically
fill in an hidden form so I can see what page
linked to this error page??

How would I do this??
Is it possible?

Regards,

[james]

Jon,

To get the error page not to redirect, use

ErrorDocument 404 404.php

If you use a complete url, instead of a relative one, then the browser address will change.

James

[Jonathan]

didn't we just discuss that on MSN??
I should've edited the 1st post

[james]

Yes but this will hopefully help others too.