function for using post with load

[naktinis]

In order for load() method to submit data using post method, one needs to pass data object in the following form: {'name1': 'value1', 'name2': ['value2', 'value3']} etc.

However, there is no easy way of getting this object for some form element.

Currently, I have written this function myself, but it would be nice to have it in the official release anyway.

It would be convenient to simply write: $('box').load('path', $('#form').toObject()) or smth.

[rwaldron]

What you want to use is:

$('box').load('path', $('#form').serialize())

This will serialize the form input elements into key=value pairs for posting.

[naktinis]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but according to documentation "$('box').load('path', $('#form').serialize())" would issue GET command (the question is about issuing POST), because (quoting serialize, and load method documentations):

1. The .serialize() method creates a text string in standard URL-encoded notation.
2. The POST method is used if data is provided as an object; otherwise, GET is assumed.

See:  http://api.jquery.com/serialize/ and  http://api.jquery.com/load/

[rwaldron]

I guess I didn't realize that it HAD to be a post. In that case, take a look at this:

 http://richardwaldron.com/test-cases/5154.html

[snover]

Truly, the behaviour of $.fn.load is in a bizarre class of its own. Rather than providing a mechanism for switching between GET and POST, we should probably just revisit the logic of the method itself to begin with.

[temp01]

Replying to naktinis:

However, there is no easy way of getting this object for some form element.

There is: .serializeArray(). What you want is:

$(..).load('url', $form.serializeArray());

That should do POST and work like the way you want.

[john]

Closing after temp01's feedback.