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sorry guys, total noob joomla.

i need populate 2 drop down boxes data database , when search button hit datagrid populated , displayed on screen. drop down boxes filters.

eg.

the 1st drop down box filters 2nd drop down box.
1st ddl (car manufactures), 2nd ddl (car models, depending on manufacture chosen), honda->crv.

when search button hit, table displays crv models. when row table chosen, static details page car opens up.

please guys can assist.

hi,

this sounds want develop own component, have here, regarding select boxes:
http://api.joomla.org/joomla-framework/ ... enericlist

and here, learn how develop own component:
http://docs.joomla.org/category:development
http://docs.joomla.org/developing_a_mod ... t_-_part_1
http://docs.joomla.org/developing_a_mod ... ng_a_model
http://docs.joomla.org/developing_a_mod ... e_database
http://docs.joomla.org/developing_a_mod ... _interface
http://docs.joomla.org/developing_a_mod ... _framework
http://docs.joomla.org/developing_a_mod ... nd_actions


mod note: bump post deleted, please not bump posts.

olaf