We have a web app that allows users to build tables that will be included on reports. The app allows end-users to enter the number of rows and columns. The app posts back to the server and a table of X by Y textboxes are available for end-user filling. The problem is that once you decide on the dimensions, there's no ability to add new rows or cols or delete rows or cols. No big deal I thought, wrap HTML::Table with some customized linkage that allows adds and deletes .

Not good enough. The major client wants to be able to "size" the table - actually control the width and height of cells. To my knowledge this cannot be done easily with HTML. Sure, I could offer some additional links that allow a user to control the width and height but that's going to be a UI nightmare (especially when you add the UI for adding/deleting rows and columns).

I've come to the conclusion that this needs to be a purely client side thing. Either javascript, a java applet or --ack-- a flash app.

Has anyone ever tried this? Does anyone know of any examples? I've looked at JXHTMLEDIT and it's close but a bit too heavy weight.

-derby

And don't think I'm not pushing back on that resize requirement. I'm just exploring for more info until the push is felt.

In reply to Dynamic HTML Tables on the Client Side (OT) by derby

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