Retrieving form post parameters from within a controller

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Hello:

I am having what would seem to be a simple problem, but I just can't solve it. How do you retrieve a form's parameters from within a controller?

In my form I have the following hidden field.:

<input type=hidden name="selectedCustomerID" value="">

I set the value of this field using javascript in my form.

I was thinking I could use the form's POST method and retrieve the parameter using params["selectedCustomerID"] in my controller. I get nil when this is evaluated.

What am I missing?

Thanks,

Dan

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well that should normally work exactly as you do it. did you check (e.g. with FF extension Firebug) that the vaule is set correctly by your JavaScript?

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Thorsten:

I believe I did have a problem setting the value. I fixed my Javascript and it worked. By the way, what is FF extension Firebug? Maybe I could use something like this, if it shows step by step execution of Javascript.

Thanks for the help.

Dan