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    Getting Javascript variable values to populate into a Dialog

    So I have two options when it comes to doing something and I don't care which one I do at this point, so if you know how to answer one (or both) any help would be very greatly appreciated...

    I have a ton of javascript code in the javascript function section which takes data off the dialog (latitudes and longitudes), sends it to Google Maps API to get a JSON, parses the information for polylines and does a bunch of calculations, then displays this information in a static text div under the map (miles driven per state). What I need to do is get this information (which is in an array before it's put into a div) to be put into my database. Not sure if I can just do an AJAX call to a php page or if there is an easier way within in Alpha (hoping the second part)? This brings me to my second idea, next to the displayed html on the page I have built a repeating section of textboxes where the user can type in the data and then hit submit and put it in the database table (this currently is sending the info to the database but the problem is it only sends one of the rows and populates my entire table with just that data....)?

    I would prefer to just send the data to the data base from the java side of things, then in my repeating section have my textboxes auto-populated from the table so the user can make edits and then resubmit the changes? Or just auto-populate the textboxes from the javascript array values and then have the user edit and submit them to the database with the button?

    I fear my issue is the fact the variables are in the javascript but this made the most sense for me as I may end up reusing this code outside of alpha. I wasn't sure if I have to create session variables from the array data or if that is even a thing? Also didn't know if I could use Xbasic to grab the array values and pass them to the data base?

    I know this is very verbose but I have watched multiple videos and non of them seem to be doing quite as much on the java side of things and non explicitly talk about getting variable data out.

    Thanks for any help!!!

    Josh
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    Re: Getting Javascript variable values to populate into a Dialog

    Josh,

    V12 probably has what you are looking for with the "Update, Insert or Delete data action JS" uid.pnguid2.png
    Frank

    Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand

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      #3
      Re: Getting Javascript variable values to populate into a Dialog

      Originally posted by Clipper87 View Post
      Josh,

      V12 probably has what you are looking for with the "Update, Insert or Delete data action JS" [ATTACH=CONFIG]35828[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]35829[/ATTACH]
      I appreciate the quick reply. I'll look into this!!

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        Re: Getting Javascript variable values to populate into a Dialog

        I also wanted to ask (as I don't have version 12 yet) is there a way to do this in version 11?

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          Re: Getting Javascript variable values to populate into a Dialog

          I don't think you even would want to code this yourself. V12 release is imminent from what I hear so I'd move on to v12 if I were you.
          Frank

          Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand

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            Re: Getting Javascript variable values to populate into a Dialog

            I could be wrong here (as I don't have version 12 to test this out) but the problem I am having is due to my variables being in a callback function of a jquery request to get a JSON from Google Maps API. There for I can't return these variables outside of this call back function (as far as I know from the research I have done) which leaves me with needing to send these variables to the server with in the javascript functions area. I can pass the two arrays with the data into another function within the Javascript functions and I am trying to figure out if there is a way to send the data to the server within this new function (through using Xbasic, jquery, ajax call)? As I understand it I think I can do an ajax call to php within javascript but I would have to house this php file on a different server? Hopefully this clarifies a little bit as what you are showing above is a way of sending data into the data base that is on the dialog (which I can do but I have to type in the data first). I want the data to be auto populated to the dialog (but from what I can see this is only doable once it is in the data base).

            In conclusion the logical thing for me to do is send data to database within the javascript, then I can use alpha to get it back out and populate the required fields so the data can be edited, finally I can resubmit data into the table using a button within alpha. Parts 2 and 3 I am good with but part one is where I am stumped. I don't mind writing the code as I already have almost 5000 lines written, I'm just not sure how to go about it (and for that matter if it is even possible within alpha)? I know this is possible if I do it all on an html page but I am hoping that I don't have to do that.

            Thanks.

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              Re: Getting Javascript variable values to populate into a Dialog

              I could be wrong here (as I don't have version 12 to test this out) but the problem I am having is due to my variables being in a callback function of a jquery request to get a JSON from Google Maps API. There for I can't return these variables outside of this call back function (as far as I know from the research I have done) which leaves me with needing to send these variables to the server with in the javascript functions area. I can pass the two arrays with the data into another function within the Javascript functions and I am trying to figure out if there is a way to send the data to the server within this new function (through using Xbasic, jquery, ajax call)? As I understand it I think I can do an ajax call to php within javascript but I would have to house this php file on a different server? Hopefully this clarifies a little bit as what you are showing above is a way of sending data into the data base that is on the dialog (which I can do but I have to type in the data first). I want the data to be auto populated to the dialog (but from what I can see this is only doable once it is in the data base).

              In conclusion the logical thing for me to do is send data to database within the javascript, then I can use alpha to get it back out and populate the required fields so the data can be edited, finally I can resubmit data into the table using a button within alpha. Parts 2 and 3 I am good with but part one is where I am stumped. I don't mind writing the code as I already have almost 5000 lines written, I'm just not sure how to go about it (and for that matter if it is even possible within alpha)? I know this is possible if I do it all on an html page but I am hoping that I don't have to do that.

              Thanks.

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