How to show a loading gif mean while a submit form is being executed JQuery

Question

I\'m trying to show a simple spinner gif meanwhile a submit is being executed (it takes a bit because I have to establish some communications with providers via web services

Answer 1

Using the jQuery submit function, you can specify a loading image like this:

$('#form').submit(function() {
    $('#wait').show();
    $.post('/somepage.htm', function() {
        $('#wait').hide();
    });
    return false;
});