Hi,
I’ve been trying to create a specific drop down list. The list, apart
from normal elements read from a database, should have additional
element called ‘Other.’ which when selected should cause the drop down
list to disappear and change to a standard text area in which the user
can input whatever he wants.
The first part is super simple. The ‘select’ method makes the drop down
list
flawlessly but I can’t figure out how to switch the drop down list with
a text area. I’m guessing you should use AJAX, but as my knowledge of it
is very low I was wondering if there is a substitute method that makes
it possible (cause this idea seems pretty commonly used). If not, can
someone point to the specific methods that can make this possible, or
even better - a working example. Thanks 
Adam Sosnowski wrote:
Hi,
I’ve been trying to create a specific drop down list. The list, apart
from normal elements read from a database, should have additional
element called ‘Other.’ which when selected should cause the drop down
list to disappear and change to a standard text area in which the user
can input whatever he wants.
The first part is super simple. The ‘select’ method makes the drop down
list
flawlessly but I can’t figure out how to switch the drop down list with
a text area. I’m guessing you should use AJAX, but as my knowledge of it
is very low I was wondering if there is a substitute method that makes
it possible (cause this idea seems pretty commonly used). If not, can
someone point to the specific methods that can make this possible, or
even better - a working example. Thanks
- Use
Other
- Use
Other
where the remote_function part is standard update-an-element with
server-generated code.
Sorry this is a bit scanty. If you provide more details maybe we can
fill in the missing pieces.
Stephan