> Not sure what your on about? Not sure if you know yourself? ... > 1. user clicks submit > 2. one message is displayed with all the problems in the form, i.e. within > one second
Yes I'm sure. 1. User clicks submit (or hits enter) 2. User waits 240ms for server side validation (not a big deal IMO unless they are entering 200 records, in which case they wont get it wrong often and should probably use different technology). 3. One message is displayed, with all problems in form, form changes to highlight missing/problem fields Same as your JS scenario, with 1 less mouse manipulation + button click. Not having to switch between keyboard and mouse is waaaay friendlier IMO. Ideally, I imagine a form where the required fields are a different colour, and they change colour as the required data is entered / selection made. Instant visual feedback that the form is ready. Even blurring the submit button (with explanation) until the form is ready for submission. Friendlier than popping a box up that I have to navigate to and click. I provided an example where programmers have done one alert for each field that was missing/incorrect, my post was pointed more at those sites. Those sites (from my experience) seem to be much more prevalent than the cool ones mentioned after - Pengowrks etc. NOTE: I am not saying you do the one alert/error, or that your JS is unfriendly. I am only saying my experience with JS validation is negative - and has been for the most part unfriendly. Aaron --- You are currently subscribed to cfaussie as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MXDU2004 + Macromedia DevCon AsiaPac + Sydney, Australia http://www.mxdu.com/ + 24-25 February, 2004
