Beware getElementsByName() in IE

[genis]

In IE using getElementsByName() is a problem.

IE always returns the name that is hardcoded into the page.

Even if a javascript function has changed "myName" to "yoName" IE will return "myName"... because that's what it sees is hardcoded into the page.

So if you want to find a name that has already been changed and you try looking for it with getElementsByName() nothing will be returned.

Boooo IE... Boooo once more.
Use Mozilla.

 

[jemminger]

yes, boo IE! Let's create a chromeless window in Mozilla - oh, wait: you can't. Let's create a textRange object in Mozilla - oh wait, you can't. Let's create a modalDialog in Mozilla - oh wait, you can't. =========================================================
if (!succeed) try();
-jeff

 

[genis]

Yes, and boo people like you who seem to think if IE has it, it should be a standard. Quite simply all you named were either add-ons only IE specific or a part of their JScript engine.

Having nothing to do with standards.

Sorry, jeff, IE developers should really stick to finishing compliance with standards before coming up with sticking their own nifty crap in there.

getElementsByName() is one such part of the ECMAscript specification they needed to comply with.

But hey.. thanks for flaming! Hope you enjoy your parting gifts. Buh-bye.