Thanks Volker, that was helpful. I spent yesterday afternoon patching
inplace_edit to support :select as well as :usa_states and found the
secret hidden javascript code in the column headers. I'll submit a
patch once I've got some tests and peer reviews done.

Cheers

M.

On Nov 24, 3:32 pm, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> There are two different flavours of inplace_edit.
>
> inplace_edit = :ajax
> When clicking inplace edit link server is asked to send corresponding
> input form. Might be used for Recordselect, Multiselect, dynamic
> data, ...
>
> inplace_edit = true
> When clicking inplace edit link input form will be copied from a
> hidden template without server interaction. Might be used for boolean,
> static select, calendar_date_select,....
>
> You just have to pick the right strategy for your specific
> attribute. :-)
> number should be inplace_edit = true
> select might be both:
> lookup tables, static selects => true
> dynamic select options => ajax
>
> --
> Volker
>
> On Nov 24, 10:00 pm, Mat <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
> > The API docs say this about inplace_edit:
>
> > > Since v2.3:
>
> > > For columns with form_ui or form override, it will copy the fields from a 
> > > hidden template in the column
> > > header instead of use the default InPlaceEditor.
>
> > > If inplace_edit is set to :ajax, an AJAX request will be made to get the 
> > > field, that option is needed for
> > > in place editing with RecordSelect.
>
> > What is the 'hidden template in the column header' and how do I access
> > it? What does "an AJAX request will be made to get the field, that
> > option is needed for in place editing with RecordSelect" mean?
>
> > I'm trying to add support for inplace editing for :select and currency
> > fields but having some trouble figuring out what's already here. Any
> > pointers would be appreciated.
>
> > Thanks
>
> > M.

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