Re^4: Dynamic Drop down in CGI

Please don't use the propritary innerHTML attribute, use DOM methods (createElement() and friends) to manipulate the DOM. And for this special problem, use the form[].elements[].opions[] object to add new entries. (Example and documentation)

Alexander

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Re^5: Dynamic Drop down in CGI by almut (Canon) on Jun 09, 2009 at 22:33 UTC
Please don't use the propritary innerHTML attribute... Why? Because it's not a standard, yet? Frankly, I don't consider this much of a problem. `innerHTML` works with all major browsers, and is (almost certainly) going to be part of the upcoming HTML 5 standard (also see HTML 5 differences from HTML 4, section 4.1 and 4.2). Also, it's in most cases easier to use and understand (and typically faster, too) than the respective combination of 'true' DOM methods. I figured this might be of advantage for someone just getting started.	[reply] [d/l]

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Re^5: Dynamic Drop down in CGI
by almut (Canon) on Jun 09, 2009 at 22:33 UTC

Please don't use the propritary innerHTML attribute...

Why? Because it's not a standard, yet? Frankly, I don't consider this much of a problem. innerHTML works with all major browsers, and is (almost certainly) going to be part of the upcoming HTML 5 standard (also see HTML 5 differences from HTML 4, section 4.1 and 4.2).

Also, it's in most cases easier to use and understand (and typically faster, too) than the respective combination of 'true' DOM methods. I figured this might be of advantage for someone just getting started.

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