[RESOLVED] simple function help

[droidus]

I am trying to check the value of a text field when the user types something in. here is what i have:

for the text field:

onkeypress="alertMe();"

and the jQuery:

function alertMe(){
		alert('ok');
	}

it does not seem to do anything. i even tried adding "javascript:" for the onkeypress.

[donatello]

Here is your answer and more...

http://jsfiddle.net/MZDbX/7/


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[droidus]

here is my code: http://jsfiddle.net/LRKbz/
i looked at yours, and tried to make it similar, but don't see what i'm missing.

[donatello]

Yours was fine, you just had to set the framework for something other than 'onload' (in the left hand column.)

Then your script works fine.

http://jsfiddle.net/LRKbz/2/


Look to the left where it says "Choose Framework".
You had it set to 'onload'.
All I did was change it from "Onload" to "no wrap body".
Works fine!

[droidus]

weird... i did this, and it still doesn't work.... any other ideas as to why?

[donatello]

Try it in your browser... sometimes the JS fiddle is quirky...

W/regard to JSFiddle.net...
Of course, when you make changes, you have to click 'run' again.

Don't be afraid to use the "Tidy Up" button and the "Fork" and/or "Update" button.

[donatello]

What browser are you using?

My examples are working fine in my browser... are you seeing them work?

[droidus]

i'm thinking its still with my code because i've tried two different browsers. what i am trying to do is create a part of a registration page where the user has to enter their information. after the user either a) fills out all the forms properly b) submits the form, and all forms are good... then there is a green check mark which means ok. otherwise, there is an exclamation mark saying that there is something wrong with this section. in regards to this post, i thought it would be a good idea to possibly validate as i go? another alternative would be to have the user submit, then validate. any ideas?

[droidus]

i found what the error was now:
i had the function, alertMe inside of the $(function() { tag. i put it before it, and now it works. why can't i have it inside of this tag?

[donatello]

Find a ready-to-go validation script using jQuery...

http://docs.jquery.com/Plugins/Validation#demo

http://speckyboy.com/2009/12/17/10-u...d-tutorials-2/

http://www.sharemycode.com/item/view...gin-validation

[donatello]

i found what the error was now:
i had the function, alertMe inside of the $(function() { tag. i put it before it, and now it works. why can't i have it inside of this tag?

I'm not sure, there are far better JS programmers around here than me, I am a novice...

I get lucky sometimes and stuff I mess with works. Sometimes it does not and I'm clueless as to why!

...one of these days...

Good luck with your site!

[droidus]

no problem - thanks for your help!