Actually no. I am modifying legacy jsp/servlet code and not using Struts. What happens is, when the users selects a state from the dropdown, I make an ajax call to my servlet that returns a list of values to be populated in the dropdown. Does this help?
Gareth Evans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I take it your adding the value of your drop down to part of the query string that makes the xmlhttprequest, something along the lines of: 'myajaxpage.do?value=' + document.myForm.myDropdown.value; try using the javascript escape function: 'myajaxpage.do?value=' + escape( document.myForm.myDropdown.value ); regards, Gareth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi guys, > I know that this is not the AJAX list but I know people like Frank Z. et all > worked on it before. I am seeing problem with populating a dropdown using > ajax when the data contains ampersand. > For example: > > My collection works when I have two values for the country field: 'United > States', 'Australia' > But, it doesn't work when I have values like: 'United States & US Vargin > Islands', 'Australia' > > Can somebody please help. > Thanks, > Bob > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com -- Gareth Evans MSoft eSolutions Limited Technology Centre Inward Way Rossmore Business Park Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 3EN -- Tel: +44 (0)870 0100 704 Fax: +44 (0)870 9010 705 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.msoft.co.uk ---------------------------------------------- Terms: Please note that any prices quoted within this e-mail are subject to VAT. All program details and code described in this e-mail are subject to copyright © of MSoft eSolutions Limited and remain the intellectual property of MSoft eSolutions Limited. Any proposal or pricing information contained within this e-mail are subject to MSoft eSolutions' Terms and Conditions ---------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: This message is intended only for use of the addressee. If this message was sent to you in error, please notify the sender and delete this message. MSoft eSolutions Limited cannot accept responsibility for viruses, so please scan attachments. Views expressed in this message do not necessarily reflect those of MSoft eSolutions Limited who will not necessarily be bound by its contents. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
