What is the proper URL syntax to define a location object and a URL parameter?

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I've seen many examples of one or the other, but none with this specific set up. I have a location object currently in my URL that opens a form via jquery: http://blah.com/contact.cfm?show_sales

$(document).ready(function(){
    if (window.location.search == "?show_sales") {
        $('#sales_form').show();
    };

I would also like a parameter to be in the URL: http://blah.com/contact.cfm?item=4445555

I've tried combinations of the two, but I don't know the proper syntax to include both. Everything I've tried won't activate the jquery.

So, what's the proper syntax for this URL?

http://blah.com/contact.cfm?show_sales&item=4445555

(this is an example of one that does not work)

http://blah.com/contact.cfm?show_sales&item=4445555 is correct for adding multiple key/value pairs to a querystring. Your JavaScript just isn’t parsing that properly. Remove the leading ? from location.search, then split it on &. — Ry-
– Ry- ♦, Commented Nov 18, 2015 at 15:33
You could split location.search or use a RegExp to isolate query string fields and values — CapitanFindus
– CapitanFindus, Commented Nov 18, 2015 at 15:34

void · Accepted Answer · 2015-11-18 15:34:31Z

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The format of URL is right. You should make some changes in the code:

$(document).ready(function(){
    if (window.location.search.indexOf("?show_sales")!=-1) {
        $('#sales_form').show();
    };

window.location.search will return show_sales&item=4445555

answered Nov 18, 2015 at 15:34

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user2766423 Over a year ago

As I read it, this statement is basically saying "if the index of "?show_sales" is not equal to -1, show the form." Can you explain why or how the -1 index is involved?

Paulo Menezes · Accepted Answer · 2015-11-18 15:35:06Z

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You can use split:

var url = "http://blah.com/contact.cfm?show_sales&item=4445555";

var query = url.split("?")[1];

var params = query.split("&");

console.log(params); 


// params[0] = "show_sales"
// params[1] = "item=444555" and you can split again

answered Nov 18, 2015 at 15:35

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