How to store/retrive layout

[john woo]

Hi

I'm not sure it's possible that using javascript to locate/get
components X|Y then other language, like java-jsp to save/retrive these
data.

For instance, a GUI presents a layout of tables/chairs for a
exhibition, some small images represent tables/chairs of various
sizes/styles, which considered as movable components in this GUI, and
their positions specified by X|Y.

regardless of how to connect to database (initially javascript should
be able to provide every components' X|Y).

Can any one tell where to find a example, or the idea to implement ?

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Thanks lots in advance.
John woo
Toronto

[Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn]

john woo wrote:

I'm not sure it's possible that using javascript to locate/get
components X|Y then other language, like java-jsp to save/retrive
these data.
If I understand you correctly, it is possible.
For instance, a GUI presents a layout of tables/chairs for a
exhibition, some small images represent tables/chairs of various
sizes/styles, which considered as movable components in this GUI,
and their positions specified by X|Y.

regardless of how to connect to database (initially javascript should
be able to provide every components' X|Y).

Can any one tell where to find a example, or the idea to implement ?

Look for the `offsetLeft' and `offsetTop' properties for a start. Examples
and links on obtaining the absolute position of an element (here probably
an `img' or `object' element) have been posted here before. If that does
not help, please elaborate.
PointedEars