dynamically reload data in textfield

[commun1]

hi.

um, I have two textfields and if you enter a number into field 1 it write the associated value that is within my mysql-table into my second textfield...

e.g. if someone enters the digit "12345" into textfield1 it should say "textentry 1" in textfield2.

as I mentioned, I have a table that consists of unique ids (equals the digit someone enters) and it should take the value of my tabledata and put it into the other textfield.

is there a way to request data from my DB using javascript as trigger for mysql queries or do I have to write all my DB data into a javascript array?

 

[tsdragon]

Look into XMLHttpRequest.

Tracy Dryden

Meddle not in the affairs of dragons,
For you are crunchy, and good with mustard.

 

[commun1]

@tsdragon

looks cool but ain't that too complex for my needs?

 

[adam0101]

Here are your options.

- Use Tracy's method
- Use a hidden frame
- Reload the page when field1 changes
- Write all your values to an array when the page loads

The first one is the fastest in terms of performance. It's really not that complex if you Google for a tutorial.

Adam

 

[commun1]

found one that does exactly what I need:

http://www.webpasties.com/xmlHttpRequest/

thank you all, I really appreciate your help! )))))