Multiselect is a JQuery based plugin to provide an intuitive user interface for using select inputs with the multiple attribute present. Instead of a regular select, the library displays the button with dropdown menu containing the single options as checkboxes. Although the same feature can be achieved with regular dropdown menu and a list of checkboxes, this library provides extensive list of additional options that dropdown menu doesn't have. Explore the examples below.
Use "Select" and "Deselect" buttons to select or deselect cheese and tomatoes. Display selected or deselected options by using $('.multiselect').val() method.
Use the button to toggle the selection. Don't forget to include $.uniform.update(); to update checkboxes or radios state dynamically.
Record the order the options are selected. When selecting an item an ordering number will be incremented and saved within the option.
Simulate single selections using checkboxes. The behavior will be similar to a multiselect with radio buttons.
Select a maximum of 3 options. Then all other options are disabled.
Using a reset button together with a multiselect. Select options then click Reset button to reset selections.
The templates can be overriden using the templates configuration option. The example below uses a red border color for dividers.
Events
Methods
This method is used to destroy the plugin on the given element - meaning unbinding the plugin.
This method is used to refresh the checked checkboxes based on the currently selected options within the select. Click 'Select', then click refresh. The plugin will update the checkboxes.
Rebuilds the whole dropdown menu. All selected options will remain selected (if still existent!). Click Add button and then click Rebuild button, open dropdown and you'll notice new options added to the bottom of the list.
Selects an option by its value (which has to be given as string). Works also using an array of values.
Deselect an option by its value (which has to be given as string). Works also using an array of values.
Disable both the underlying select and the dropdown button.
Enable both the underlying select and the dropdown button.
