Keep values selected after form submission

[pinpin052871]

Hi,

On submitting the form, how do I make sure that the selected values remain selected in the dropdowns?

Thank You !

[Ernest Marcinko]

Hi,

If both forms have the same ID (same search instance), then it should work automatically. For different search instances unfortuantely this is not possible.

[pinpin052871]

Hi,

Thank you for your quick response.
Both forms have the same ID. But the selected values can’t remain selected.
What should I confirm?

Sincerely,

[Ernest Marcinko]

Hi,

I run a few tests on our test enviromnent, but it works correctly. It is very likely an unknown issue then. Can you please share a URL where I can test this, as well as temporary FTP and back-end access, so I can debug the problem. Thank you!

[pinpin052871]

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[Ernest Marcinko]

Oh okay, but wait, that is not possible I’m afraid. Clicking on a result is a page redirection, and not a form submit. Submitting happens when you hit enter on the input or click the magnifier icon – but clicking on a result will redirect to the individual, single result page.

[pinpin052871]

Oh, OK. You mean that clicking on a result isn’t a form submit. Sorry, I was confused.
However, don’t you think that users often click on a result? I think users will be in trouble if the settings are reset each time.

Sincerely,

[Ernest Marcinko]

Hi,

Of course they do, but clicking on a result takes you to the result, not to the search submission page. Usually result pages does not contain a search bar, so this haven’t come up until now as a request.

[pinpin052871]

Hi,

That’s unfortunate. I will try to keep the settings by using session in JavaScript.
If it’s alright with you, I’d like to improve it in future updates.
I am grateful for what you did for me.

Sincerely,

[Author]

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