Load drop down menu in HTML from another file

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Is there anyway to load the drop down menu of an html from another file(A text file) ?

I tried this and I guess it is not working.

<form>
<select name  = "Name">
<!--#include virtual="options.txt" -->
</select>
</form>

and inside options.txt

<option value = "42a">42A</option>
<option value = "42b">42B</option>
<option value = "42c">42C</option>
<option value = "42d">42D</option>
<option value = "42e">42E</option>
<option value = "43a">43A</option>

Yes, but you'd need to use server-side includes, server-side scripts (php, and so on) or client-side scripts (javascript/jQuery, etc.). Which would you be willing to accept or work with? — David Thomas
– David Thomas, Commented Oct 18, 2010 at 19:54
I just know Perl..or thats what I think.Would like to stick to it. Is there anyway I can achieve this ? — Jean
– Jean, Commented Oct 18, 2010 at 20:03

Patrick Ferreira · Accepted Answer · 2010-10-18 19:59:50Z

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Load on the server in java / jsp

<%@ include file="drop_down.jspf" %>
// Or 
<jsp:include page="<%=variable_containing_relative_path_to_drop_down.jspf%>" />

Load by the browser in javascript / jQuery

$("#my_container").load("http://mon_site.com/fragment/drop_down.html");

answered Oct 18, 2010 at 19:59

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Moses · Accepted Answer · 2010-10-18 19:55:57Z

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Yes, you can use a server side include.

<!--#include virtual="../header.txt" -->

answered Oct 18, 2010 at 19:55

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Moses Over a year ago

In order for a server-side include to work, you first must be using the correct path (#virtual path is relative to the root folder). Secondly, you must be using either an Apache, Lighttbd, or IIS server.

Jean · Accepted Answer · 2010-10-27 16:35:43Z

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I finally solved this by using html templates and Perl-CGI. The include of template works like charm.

answered Oct 27, 2010 at 16:35

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