Re: search function

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2005


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 62311
interpreted = N
texte = I have done this before using a javascript that recalls the page when the first field is selected. It all depends on how quickly the page loads. Erol ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Krockover" To: "WebDNA Talk" Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 9:23 AM Subject: Re: search function > If I'm reading you correctly.... > > You'll need client side programming to do the auto-populating (i.e., > javascript). The problem here is that when the page is displayed, it > first does all the server-side functions (i.e., the WebDNA). *After* the > page is loaded into the client's browser, *then* any javascript is > processed. Thus, it can't go back and look up WebDNA (server-side) stuff > *unless* you reload the page, thus the search button. > > Maybe somebody has a suggestion - I know that Flash has been used with > WebDNA in this manner. > > GJK > > > At 08:22 PM 6/21/2005, you wrote: >>I've inherited a WebDNA driven website and have no experience with it. >> >>I have a page with three fields, the first is a drop-down list and the >>other >>two fields display values linked to what's selected in the first field. >>All >>these values are stored in a webdna db table. Currently the user makes a >>selection in the first field and then clicks the search button to get the >>correct values in the next two fields. I want them to choose a value in >>the >>first field and have the other two fields populated automaticaly; thus >>eliminating the search button. >> >>The code is pasted below, any suggestions are appreciated, >> >>Jared > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > > Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ > ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: search function ( "Rajeev Kumar" 2005)
  2. Re: search function ( Terry Wilson 2005)
  3. Re: search function ( "Jared_Derringer" 2005)
  4. Re: search function ( "Erol Guneri" 2005)
  5. Re: search function ( "Jared_Derringer" 2005)
  6. Re: search function ( "Erol Guneri" 2005)
  7. Re: search function ( Gary Krockover 2005)
  8. search function ( "Jared_Derringer" 2005)
  9. Re: Distinct search function (Erol Guneri 2002)
  10. Re: Distinct search function (Gary Krockover 2002)
  11. Distinct search function (Erol Guneri 2002)
I have done this before using a javascript that recalls the page when the first field is selected. It all depends on how quickly the page loads. Erol ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Krockover" To: "WebDNA Talk" Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 9:23 AM Subject: Re: search function > If I'm reading you correctly.... > > You'll need client side programming to do the auto-populating (i.e., > javascript). The problem here is that when the page is displayed, it > first does all the server-side functions (i.e., the WebDNA). *After* the > page is loaded into the client's browser, *then* any javascript is > processed. Thus, it can't go back and look up WebDNA (server-side) stuff > *unless* you reload the page, thus the search button. > > Maybe somebody has a suggestion - I know that Flash has been used with > WebDNA in this manner. > > GJK > > > At 08:22 PM 6/21/2005, you wrote: >>I've inherited a WebDNA driven website and have no experience with it. >> >>I have a page with three fields, the first is a drop-down list and the >>other >>two fields display values linked to what's selected in the first field. >>All >>these values are stored in a webdna db table. Currently the user makes a >>selection in the first field and then clicks the search button to get the >>correct values in the next two fields. I want them to choose a value in >>the >>first field and have the other two fields populated automaticaly; thus >>eliminating the search button. >> >>The code is pasted below, any suggestions are appreciated, >> >>Jared > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > > Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ > ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ "Erol Guneri"

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