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I have tried this code but its not working....what I want is that when I click on "Available" hyperlink a popup form should be opened. I have copied the code below

<? 
        if($GotPro['available']==1)
        {

        echo ($GotPro['PropertyName'].":". '<a href="#" ><script type="text/javascript">window.open(<a href="checkavailability.php" ></a>)</script>Available</a>'); 

        }
        else if($GotPro['available']==0)
        {
        echo ($GotPro['PropertyName'].":". '<a href="#" ><script type="text/javascript">window.open(<a href="checkavailability.php"></a>)</script>UnAvailable</a>'); 
        }
       ?>

Ideally it should work like if user clicks on "Available" hyperlink "checkavailability.php" should open in popup. But it is giving error now

Please someone must help....thanks in advance

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For — the immediate cause is malformed HTML/JS being echoed from PHP. window.open expects a URL string; your echo embeds tags and breaks the quoting, and short PHP tags (<?) can be disabled on some servers. Two practical options:

Minimal fix (quick, uses a popup window). Note the full PHP tag and careful escaping of quotes:

<?php
echo $GotPro['PropertyName'] . ': <a href="#" onclick="window.open(\'checkavailability.php\', \'avail\', \'width=600,height=450\'); return false;">Available</a>';
?>

Better approach (recommended): avoid new windows and use an in-page modal. This won’t be blocked by pop-up blockers and gives a nicer UX (as , and pointed out). Example using jQuery + a Bootstrap-style modal (your page must include jQuery and a modal container with id myModal):

<a href="checkavailability.php" class="open-availability">Available</a>

<script>
$(document).on('click', '.open-availability', function(e){
  e.preventDefault();
  $('#myModal .modal-body').load(this.href);
  $('#myModal').modal('show');
});
</script>

Practical notes and troubleshooting:

  • When loading via AJAX, make checkavailability.php output only the form fragment (not a full HTML document).
  • Check the browser console for syntax errors and the network tab to confirm a 200 response.
  • If you must open a new window, ensure the call happens directly inside the click handler so blockers treat it as a user gesture.
  • Always validate/sanitize server-side and include CSRF protection on forms.

Either approach will work — the popup fix is fastest, but the modal/AJAX pattern is more robust and modern.

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Member Avatar for Member #120589

Have a look at jQuery dialogs or even lightboxes that accept html data. These produce a way to create popups without opening a new browser tab or window - something that could be blocked by the user's browser.

Member Avatar for pritaeas

I can recommend HighSlide.

Member Avatar for reganstar

Lightboxes are a fine solution to overlay the form on the existing page. You can use either a button or a text link to open the form.

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