Rails - May 2006 - RJS replace adding multiple inputs

Hi,

I have a classic problem. I want to replace a hidden field inside a
form with a hidden field with some value when a link_to_remote is
pressed. In the link''s action rjs, I''m doing the following:

Assume my form has the following field already

<%= hidden_field(''client'', ''company_id'')
$>

So I have a bunch of companies in a list with link_to_remote tags to
action select_company.rjs inside which I want:

page.replace "client_company_id", hidden_field("client",
"company_id", :
     value => @company.id

But when I do this, it works but it adds an additional blank <input> tag:

<input>
<input id="client_company_id", name="client[company_id]"
value="4"
type="hidden">

Anyone know why?

Ed



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