select_tag - observe field

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I'm trying to do an ajax call when the select (drop down) gets changed. What's the best way to do this?

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I wrote up something similar here:

http://lindsaar.net/2008/2/25/javascript-field-monitor

This is a javascript file that monitors every input and select on a form and highlights it if it changes.

You can replace the highlight code with an AJAX call if you want.

Regards

Mikel

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Here's how to put an observer on a select box:

VIEW: <%= select_tag :card_type, %{<option value="">Please Select...</option>}