[Javascript] Radio button Event seems to "lag" in IE

[anthony at chovy.com (Anthony Ettinger)]

I didn't test this, but it would seem to me you can re-calculate with
"onchange" event on dollar input and radio buttons.

to get the new term selected:

var number_of_years = document.forms['myForm'].rad125PaymentSchedule.value;



On 5/10/07, Glenn E. Lanier, II <glenn_lanier@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have a sample page (
> http://www.lanierconsulting.net/js/radiotest/javascript1.html ) that works
> wonderfully under FireFox 1.5. It allows you to specify an amount, then
> select a number of years (listed as radio buttons -- customer requirement
> vs. select). After years are selected, it calculates total payment and
> displays it. So, entering 10 dollars for 3 years means total payment is $30.
>
> However, IE works differently. If I enter 10 in the amount and select 2
> years it calculates 10 dollars (1 year is pre-selected). Then, if I select 4
> years, the calculated amount is 20. Navigating back to the amount field
> displays the correct calculated amount.
>
> I am calculating when the textbox and radio onChange event is fired (which
> may be part of my problem -- is there another event to attach to?) and I am
> determining the selected radio button by
>
> document.getElementById('nameOfButton').checked
>
> for each year.
>
> Any guidance/critique is appreciated.
>
> --G
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