var loader = $('div.ajaxloader').fadeIn(500) $('#ajax-placeholder').load('/content_to_load.php', function(){ // This is a callback function loader.fadeOut(500) })
Something like that. The div.ajaxloader is for you to style correctly with css to make it appear in the middle of the page, or wherever you wan't it. Just a basic example / Johan On 18 Feb, 09:18, gh0st <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > One of the things that is frustrating me in learning jQuery is that > there isn't enough examples, case-studies or tutorials on how to use > the .ajax call; most web pages I've seen seem to be for the .load > or .get. > > That being said, can someone post a very basic Ajax call complete with > a loading gif? > > Also, does anyone have any links/resources to case-studies/examples of > Jquery and the .ajax call? > > With thanks.