Try to pull this algorithm into a function, then add it to the onLoad
attribute of your body element, so on the each load it call the function
which calls it self each X seconds interval (use the functions mentioned by
Todd)

On 05/06/2008, Mayer, Jonathan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hiya all,
>
> I have a PHP page with a form holding a large number of textarea boxes.
>
> These text boxes are individually set as enabled or disabled based on a
> flag
> held in a MySQL database.
>
> I want to be able to dynamically enable or disable a specific box without
> the page being recalled (potentially loosing the parameters passed, and
> having to rebuild a large complex table).
>
> Using some basic javascript/AJAX, I have set up a link next to each text
> box, which calls code that updates the database in the background without
> refreshing the page. If I manually refresh the page, the textarea box in
> question updates correctly, proving that the database update has worked.
> However, I cannot work out how to get the textarea boxes to toggle the
> disable on/off "on the fly". I assume they would need to continually check
> the database and adjust as required.
>
> I realise there may not be too much PHP involved here, but I was wondering
> whether anyone could assist or point me in the right direction.
>
> Thanks,
> Jon.
>
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