I've written a few, but there's a whole bunch out there (http:// docs.jquery.com/Tutorials).
Using Ajax to validate forms: http://jqueryfordesigners.com/using-ajax-to-validate-forms/ Ajax'ifing forms (screencast): http://remysharp.com/2007/03/05/jquery-ajaxed-forms/ What you're after boils down to this (though very simply): $('#waitingblock').html('<img src="loading.gif" />'); $.ajax({ url: 'myurl.php', data: 'action=do-stuff', success: function () { $('#waitingblock').empty(); // remove the loading image // do stuff. }, error: function () { $('#waitingblock').empty(); // let the user know something went wrong } }); On Feb 18, 8:18 am, 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.