Generating Tables

[DonRidley]

I know that I can use HTML to create a table in my NetTalk application.  However, I want my tables to have advanced features (mybe dynamic is a better word).  I want things like merged cells, floating cells, calculations on cell values, and so on.

I think it is possible to completely create and manipulate a table using javascript.

Would it be more efficient to use HTML or Javascript?  I'm relatively sure that Javascript will be involved no matter what. 

Thoughts?

Thank you!!!!!!

[Bruce]

Hi Don,

There's no completely right answer to this, and the answer you'll likely get to is some mix between the two.
In NetTalk there's already a fair mix between the two - we have a number of server-side features (like sorting, locating etc) and a number of client-side features (mouse-over, greenbar, clicks) and so on.

>>  I want things like merged cells,
already supported (server side)

>> floating cells,

not sure what "floating cells" are...

>> calculations on cell values

also already supported server side...

cheers
Bruce

[DonRidley]

Thank you Bruce!!

A floating cell is simply a <td></td> with its z-index and position set to cause it to "hover" over another cell.  I guess NetTalk's Tips feature on mouse over would be example.  Except, in this case, that cell wouldn't go away.

Don

[Bruce]

In that case, I guess already supported, since you can set the css (hence z-index et al) for any cell you like.

cheers
Bruce

[DonRidley]

Yes sir!   

Thank you for your help....and patience! 

Don