Re: [Rails] Re: rails and javascript

On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 11:21 PM, Alpha Blue <lists@ruby-forum.com> wrote:
> There are a few ways to do this.  If you are looking for an ajax
> response you can do the following:
>
> (this is an example with a new action)
>
> <%= form_for Model.new, :remote => true do |f| %>
>
> <div>Your Label</div>
> <div>
>  <%= f.collection_select(:some_id, Model.all, :id, :name, :class =>
> 'yourclass' %>
> </div>
>
> <% end %>
>
> Then in your javascript do something similar to:
>
> $('select#model_some_id').bind({
>  click:function () {
>    // do something when it's clicked
>  },
>  keydown:function () {
>    // do something when a key is pressed down in the select
>  },
>  keyup:function () {
>    // do something when a key is pressed up in the select
>  }
> });
>
> This handles most of the browser events you'll find in Mozilla, IE,
> Safari, etc. as far as handling events.  Some change events are not
> noticed by Mozilla (for instance if someone is using drop down arrows
> while in a select field).
>
> There are quite a few ajax tutorials out there.
>
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Hi thanks,

this is exactly what I was looking for, a solution using jQuery to
bind a function. Still green on ajax, so your example was very useful
and also the link provided above for a javescript refresher on events.

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Rajinder Yadav
SafetyNet Test Driven Development
http://safetynet.devmentor.org

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