The index of the element in the collection for :partial => 'foo' is a local variable foo_counter available within the partial.
However, you might consider using the element's id as the basis for linking.
Also, you could render :partial => 'partial', :collection => @elements.first(3)
You can also pass arbitrary variables into a partial with :locals => { :bar => 'iron' } which makes a local named bar available to the partial with a value of 'iron'.
If you have the Agile Web Development with Rails, 2nd ed., see Ch.22: Action View, "Layouts and Components" pp.509-511 (PDF pp.510-512).
-Rob
Rob Biedenharn http://agileconsultingllc.com
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