beginner drop down list question

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hi all,

I want a drop down list with 3 select options.: <%= select(:variable, :attribute, %w{ Club Ploeg Tak }) %>

I use this selection box in a partial and want to both use it to add and update records. When updating a record the selection box must thus be able to select a value by default. Can this be done?

The value, if present is contained in the variable tree.kind

how do I read the selected values in my controller. I don't know what name the drop down list has.

regards, Stijn

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I probably didn't clearly phrase my question: - I actually want to know how I can read the selected value from the drop down list. Thus, how do I give the drop down list a name and read the data in my controller. - Is it possible to supply a variable that, when matching with the option list, will be the default selected value?

Thanks in advance Stijn