Simple Javascript Problem

[Jim]

Hello,

I have a simple problem which I am guessing has an easy answer within
JavaScript.

I have a form1 with two fields, field1 and field2. I want the contents of
field1 to be transferred to field2 onBlur, but with some changes.

I want the contents of field1 to have its spaces replaced with Dashes, and
all punctuation removed, so this can happen:

FIELD 1 value:
Today's rate is 15%, & the outlook is good.

onBlur should then create a value of:

FIELD 2 value:
todays-rate-is-15-percent-and-the-outlook-is-good

Notice that the "&" was converted to "and", the "%" to "percent". The comma
was deleted and all spaces replaced with Dashes. The second field should
only every contain alphabetic letter, dashes, and numbers.

Any ideas guys?

Cheers,

Jim.

[Randy Webb]

Re: Simple Javascript Problem

Jim wrote:
[color=blue]
> Hello,
>
> I have a simple problem which I am guessing has an easy answer within
> JavaScript.
>
> I have a form1 with two fields, field1 and field2. I want the contents of
> field1 to be transferred to field2 onBlur, but with some changes.[/color]

onChange would be a better event handler to use instead of onBlur.
[color=blue]
> I want the contents of field1 to have its spaces replaced with Dashes, and
> all punctuation removed, so this can happen:
> FIELD 1 value:
> Today's rate is 15%, & the outlook is good.
>
> onBlur should then create a value of:
>
> FIELD 2 value:
> todays-rate-is-15-percent-and-the-outlook-is-good
>
> Notice that the "&" was converted to "and", the "%" to "percent". The comma
> was deleted and all spaces replaced with Dashes. The second field should
> only every contain alphabetic letter, dashes, and numbers.[/color]

Create a simple object or array that has all of the possible % & ^ @
that you want converted to words. Then you do a RegExp replace on them.
Then you create a second table of entries for puntuation that you want
replaced. Then you loop through the string and replace puntuation. Then
you replace spaces with Dashes.

--
Randy
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[Jim]

Re: Simple Javascript Problem

> Create a simple object or array that has all of the possible % & ^ @ that[color=blue]
> you want converted to words. Then you do a RegExp replace on them. Then
> you create a second table of entries for puntuation that you want
> replaced. Then you loop through the string and replace puntuation. Then
> you replace spaces with Dashes.[/color]


OK..... :)
Can you provide a really simple example? I haven't really got a clue where
to start (here? :) )

Jim.

[Randy Webb]

Re: Simple Javascript Problem

Jim wrote:
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>>Create a simple object or array that has all of the possible % & ^ @ that
>>you want converted to words. Then you do a RegExp replace on them. Then
>>you create a second table of entries for puntuation that you want
>>replaced. Then you loop through the string and replace puntuation. Then
>>you replace spaces with Dashes.[/color]
>
>
>
> OK..... :)
> Can you provide a really simple example?[/color]

Start by posting a list of punctuation you want converted, along with
what they should be converted to. Then add a list of punctuation you
want removed. Then consider this sentence:

Should the period in 123.27 be removed or left alone? It is not as
simple a prospect as you might think it is.

Also, should it's be changed to it is or to its?

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Randy
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