[SOLVED] Refresh page after inserting

[timmah1]

Hello,

 

I have a page (http://www.cheezyfries.net/plumbing/new_job.php) that you can input a new job with certain fields.

 

In the drop down menus, that are generated from the database, if your item isn't listed, you can list it by clicking a link that pops up a new window, you input the new item, and then close the window.

 

How can I make it so that just that field (drop-down menu) gets refreshed to show the new item without refreshing the whole page?

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance

[947740]

You could use <div> tags, and you could replace the information in the <div> tags.  You will have to think about it a little bit, but it is possible.

[timmah1]

Why do you think I'm on here posting the question?

I have been thinking about it, doing searches and everything in between.

 

The forums are always my last resort

[nogray]

In you main page you'll need to add a function to add an option to the select

 

i.e.

function add_option(val, txt){
    var opt = document.createElement("option");
    opt.value = val;
    opt.txt = txt;
    document.getElementById('MY_SELECT_ID').appendChild(opt);
    document.getElementById('MY_SELECT_ID').selectedIndex = document.getElementById('MY_SELECT_ID').options.length - 1;
}

Not Tested

 

In the opened window, you'll need to call this function with the text and value;

i.e. you're using a link

<a href="#" onclick="window.opener.add_option('some value', 'some text'); window.close();">Select Me</a>

Again Not Tested.

[947740]

I was trying to give you a jumping-off point.