Those hop to drop down list thingies -
Glad you all like the script.
I have one point that has confused me in this thread...
quote:the Javascript for speed, and CGI for compatability
Is javascript that much faster than CGI that it would warrant so much fuss to have both running at once?
JP
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ukcraig posted this at 20:54 — 7th February 1999.
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Well, i'm pleased to say that I got the planned alterations to work. Take a look - newer browsers will be redirected client-side as soon as they select an item from the menu, whilst older browsers (or those with Javascript turned off) will be redirected server-side via the script once they click the button.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction...
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ukcraig posted this at 23:34 — 7th February 1999.
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I am using a Javascript drop down selector box on several areas of my site - eg www.Ten-Tenths.com/f1/Drivers/Irvine_E/ a new area which i'm currently working on - but these do not work in older browsers.
Have any of you come across a way of acheiving this which works in older browsers too ? Maybe a Javascript selector as at present, but backed up by a cgi redirect script ?
Any ideas ?
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JP Stones posted this at 02:25 — 8th February 1999.
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I just saw a CGI one at scripts.riffnet.com/scripts/jumpbox/ . Whether it fits your needs I am not sure
JP
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Jeffrey Ellison posted this at 02:48 — 8th February 1999.
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Craig,
What browsers are you trying to remain compatable with?
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ukcraig posted this at 03:08 — 8th February 1999.
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Thanks JP - that look imminently usable!
Jeffrey - all of them!
Take a look at how it works at the moment @ http://www.Ten-Tenths.com/f1/Drivers/Irvine_E/
The Javascript will automatically redirect when an entry on the drop down list is selected - no need for a 'go' button...
This is great, and I like it, but if the browser doesn't support this Javascript (not all do) then the user can't get around the site. It would be nice if they had the backup that they can select an entry and then hit 'go' and let the redirect happen server side.
I might take a look and see if I can integrate the two methods when I get a moment - won't be anytime soon! I was just wondering if this has already been done...
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Jeffrey Ellison posted this at 04:44 — 8th February 1999.
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If your goal is all browsers, then a server based CGI program is your solution -- forget about the JavaScript one -- it would only mean excess and unneccessary code in your pages.
The script that JP mentioned above is better than the one I've used in the past. I'll be switching to that script too -- Thanks JP!
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ukcraig posted this at 17:07 — 8th February 1999.
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Thanks, but I want both - the Javascript for speed, and CGI for compatability. I will look into it when I get time and let you know if I get anywhere
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JP Stones posted this at 21:53 — 8th February 1999.
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Craig,
Had a look and it works and feels fine.
Well done.
JP
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