I am wondering if it is possible to set embedded ruby variables in javascript. I've tried but to no avail. I'm thinking the javascript block won't recognize the <% %> erb tags.
What I want to do is basically call a javascript function from an onclick="setFie ld('first_name' )"
function setField(name)
{
<% fieldName = name %>
}
I don't think it's possible, because...
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