How to use Js->submit() in CakePHP?

Question

Im trying to create a simple Ajax form for a message board in a CakePHP application, but I can\'t for the life of me figure out how to properly use the Js->submit() function

Answer 1

What happens is that it loads the default layout. You'll have to change the layout to ajax with the following line:

$this->layout = 'ajax';

You insert that line inside your isAjax() condition.

Also your options array has the wrong format. The action key should be inside the url key.

$this->Js->submit('Post Your Message', array(
        'url' => array(
            'action' => 'add'
        ),
        'update' => '#message_board'
    )
);