getting content from a popup in original window

[infinitizon]

Hi guys,
I have a little issue here.
I want to focus on a textbox. When I focus, it should launch a popup window that contains a list of predefined selectable items.
Users can select an item; the popup window should close and the original textbox should be filled with the selected value (in the original window).
I've seen this implemented in a certain site before.
I think I can try something with some server-side coding using session state. But I'm thinking this might be easier with some other methods.

Any ideas

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[IPGuru]

why not just use a simple select box?
otherwise you will need javascript which may be switched off by some users & your pop-up may bet blocked by pop-up blockers

you will still need server side coding to confirm that the data you get back is one of the allowed options

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[infinitizon]

Yeah, that's correct. However, the thing is what is to be selected could come from different groups. User checks his group, a display of associated group details(code and description). you select a detail and a text box is populated with the description.

More so its what my boss wants.

Hope you understand.

Thanks

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Men put up a strong face just to cover their weaknesses...good!
But a smile makes them live longer....
Which would you choose?

Think about it.

 

[IPGuru]

More so its what my boss wants.

thats one thing that cant be argued with

Mundus vult decipi decipiatur ergo.

 

[vacunita]

Since his will require JS I suggest you stroll over to forum216 for more specific answers.

As a starting point I suggest a dynamic div which contains the selectable options rather than a popup. That way it isn't blocked by pop-up blockers. However it can still be disabled if JS is not supported or turned off. But that's becoming increasingly rarer these days.

Anyway, the basic gist would be to have whatever you decide retrieve the appropriate options and then simply using a object reference in JS alter the value for the textbox in question.



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[infinitizon]

Thanks I found a way out with query strings, and javascript