[2.0rc1][CLOSED] emptyText is submitted

[JorisA]

When I submit a form, the emptyText values of textareas are submitted as well. This seems kinda unlogical to me, and I think it was not meant to be either if I have a look at Field.js

[brian.moeskau]

I think this has been discussed before, with Jack's answer being that it is the developer's responsibility to clear that out prior to submission. Although I could be remembering something else...

[JorisA]

Hmm maybe I asked about this before :P
But if you have a look at Field.js:

    /**
     * Returns the raw data value which may or may not be a valid, defined value.  To return a normalized value see {@link #getValue}.
     * @return {Mixed} value The field value
     */
    getRawValue : function(){
        var v = this.rendered ? this.el.getValue() : Ext.value(this.value, '');
        if(v === this.emptyText){
            v = '';
        }
        return v;
    },

    /**
     * Returns the normalized data value (undefined or emptyText will be returned as '').  To return the raw value see {@link #getRawValue}.
     * @return {Mixed} value The field value
     */
    getValue : function(){
        if(!this.rendered) {
            return this.value;
        }
        var v = this.el.getValue();
        if(v === this.emptyText || v === undefined){
            v = '';
        }
        return v;
    },

And I don't really see the point of ever sending it anyway.

[tryanDLS]

See these threads for more info
http://extjs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8029
http://extjs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10600

[jay@moduscreate.com]

I think this has been discussed before, with Jack's answer being that it is the developer's responsibility to clear that out prior to submission. Although I could be remembering something else...

No you're right. I remember this one vividly.

[mjlecomte]

Just cross linking this thread to a doc suggestion (to help anyone falling into this thread in future):
http://extjs.com/forum/showthread.ph...750#post251750