How can I convert one value from DB to array

Question

I saved ONE or MORE THAN ONE values from multiply select option to one value in DB. for example:" Name1, Name2, Name3 "

When I leave from page and then return to page I need load and preselected these values to multiply select option.

I need this :

$("#form_meno").val([**"Name1", "Name2", "Name3"**]);

But I dont know how I convert it.

long story made short. do not store multiple values in the same table cell... that's the reason why you won't find a function to cover your need. — user2399035
– user2399035, Commented Apr 15, 2019 at 13:51

Maheer Ali · Accepted Answer · 2019-04-15 13:52:33Z

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You can use split() after removing the whitespaces using replace()

let str = " Name1, Name2, Name3 ";
let arr = str.replace(/\s+/g,'').split(',');
console.log(arr)

answered Apr 15, 2019 at 13:52

Maheer Ali

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Depend on how you save these values but you can use str.trim().split(', ') as well