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TOPIC: Ajax search in rsform?

Ajax search in rsform? 12 years 8 months ago #18579

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I want to include a ajax search for a field, similar to how its explained here:


Does anyone have any idea how to do this? I can't find a way to do this automatically in rsform, is there anywhere I can code this directly or use another method?

my example is:
I want users to type their car e.g. 2005 honda accord euro, instead of having multiple drop downs for year make and model, it would be easier for users to start typing and selecting a car from the ajax live search results. The selection can then be passed along with the rest of the form dataa
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Re: Ajax search in rsform? 12 years 8 months ago #18607

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sorry the previous url didn't get attached

www.w3schools.com/php/php_ajax_livesearch.asp
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Re: Ajax search in rsform? 12 years 8 months ago #18684

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Any ideas guys?

Can anyone tell me where I can modify the code for the form? I'm happy to try myself but I need some direction. Thx!
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Re: Ajax search in rsform? 12 years 8 months ago #18685

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Hello,

Implementing this would require a solid base of scripting knowledge. Here are some steps that could help you:

- within the search field, you will have to trigger the search Javascript function. Example: onchange="mySearchFunction();"

- create your search function within the CSS/Javascript area, Javascript section. Here you will actually need the AJAX implementation

- note that within the AJAX function you will have to make the PHP request. You can, for example, make the request within the same form, with the help of the Scripts called on form display area. Request URL example:

/index.php?option=com_rsform&formId=1&action=ajax

Within the Scripts called on form display area, the following script:
$action = JRequest::getWord('action');
if($action == 'ajax')
{
... your PHP script here ...
}
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Re: Ajax search in rsform? 12 years 6 months ago #19330

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I'm having some trouble figuring out where to put the onchange code.. is it in the attributes of the text field? Whenever I try it wont refresh the values after each selection
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Re: Ajax search in rsform? 12 years 3 months ago #20913

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Hi,

Did you ever figure out how to do this?

I'm having the same problem.

Thanks,
Dom
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