Mike Alsup wrote:
> - for proper positioning in ie6 you'll need to use the (ie only)
> setExpression method on the style object. This is a pain, but it
> works well.
>
> - for proper modality in ie6 you'll need to use an iframe. A div
> won't overlay some form elements on the underlying content, regardless
> of the z-index.
>
> - for proper modality on all platforms you'll need to bind more than
> just the click event. With a modal window open on your demo page I
> can still tab around and activate other links. See blockUI for an
> example of suppressing key events.
Mike,
As ever, your advice is invaluable. Last night I looked over the
blockUI code & was amazed by its efficiency. I never knew;
var f = $('<iframe
style="z-index:1000;background-color:#fff;border:none"></iframe>'); ..
this.g = $([f[0],w[0],m[0]]).appendTo('body');
was possible! One day, I hope jqModal will be succinct enough to
resemble your script ;)
I'll work on integrating a wrapping iFrame for the overlay & modal
content -- and will include some <select> elements on the demo page.
Concerning 'proper modality'; A means to lock focus on the window is
necessary (although jqModal inherited *box's behavior of click overlay
to close ). I'd like to integrate some of your methods. I think this may
become quite complex, however.
The blockUI code executes;
function() { return !impl.vis }
On key press, key down, and mouse down.
impl.vis is set in the show function;
function(s) { s ? this.g.show() : this.g.hide(); this.vis = s },
From this I gather that *ALL* clicks & presses are blocked when the
wait message is showing, and allowed when it is not. This is useful for
AJAX requests.. e.g. unblock/hide wait message on callback, but will be
harmful if employed verbatim to a modal window. It will bar clicks, etc.
within the modal window.
It would be nice to allow clicks & presses ONLY if originating from
within the modal window. Perhaps this could be accomplished by examining
focus & parent? Would this block users from typing in the browser's
address bar? The goal would be to allow a form within a modal window to
be populated & submitted using keyboard or mouse, and to block
everything outside of the *currently active* modal.
I don't think it will be possible to prevent the user from using tabs
to access links and inputs/buttons in the background page, but the block
code should intercept the call (<enter>, key press) to execute or
populate these links/inputs.
I'd like to find out if I can examine current focus. Doing a little
research brought me to
window.event.srcElement
However it seems to be IE proprietary?
Do you think it is worth the extra complexity? ;)
~ Brice
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