AjaxManager distorts web page layout

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Mike asked on 15 Oct 2024, 07:45 PM

Hello,

I have a web page with a number of elements, including labels, buttons, a file uploader, and some text boxes. Also, I'm using the RadAjaxManager and RadAjaxLabel. This is a picture of a few of the elements.

I need to update some of the elements, so I've set up my RadAjaxManager like this:

<telerik:RadAjaxManager ID="RadAjaxManager3" runat="server" >    
    <AjaxSettings>
        <telerik:AjaxSetting AjaxControlID="RadButtonCreate">
            <UpdatedControls>                    
                <telerik:AjaxUpdatedControl ControlID="RadLabel1" LoadingPanelID="RadAjaxLoadingPanel1"/>
                <telerik:AjaxUpdatedControl ControlID="RadAsyncUploadFile1" LoadingPanelID="RadAjaxLoadingPanel1"/>                 
            </UpdatedControls>
        </telerik:AjaxSetting>
    </AjaxSettings>
</telerik:RadAjaxManager>

This code doesn't impact my layout. However, when I added a the textbox to the UpdatedControls....

<telerik:RadAjaxManager ID="RadAjaxManager1" runat="server" >    
    <AjaxSettings>
        <telerik:AjaxSetting AjaxControlID="RadButtonCreate">
            <UpdatedControls>                    
                <telerik:AjaxUpdatedControl ControlID="RadLabelTicketInfo" LoadingPanelID="RadAjaxLoadingPanel1"/>
                <telerik:AjaxUpdatedControl ControlID="RadAsyncUploadSARFile" LoadingPanelID="RadAjaxLoadingPanel1"/> 
                <telerik:AjaxUpdatedControl ControlID="RadTextBoxDescription" LoadingPanelID="RadAjaxLoadingPanel1"/>                    
            </UpdatedControls>
        </telerik:AjaxSetting>
    </AjaxSettings>
</telerik:RadAjaxManager>

...My website changes to this:

When I remove the <telerik:AjaxUpdatedControl ControlID="RadTextBoxDescription" LoadingPanelID="RadAjaxLoadingPanel1"/> element from the UpdatedControls, the layout goes back to what is shown in the first picture.

Can someone please explain why adding elements to the UpdatedControls section would affect the placement of the other webpage elements? I'd like to update the content of these textboxes, so how can I add them to the UpdateControls without distorting the layout?

Thanks,

Mike

2 Answers, 1 is accepted

answered on 18 Oct 2024, 09:17 AM

Hi Michael,

The first thing to try is to set the EnablePageHeadUpdate property to true if your implementation depends on CSS registered in the <head> tag:

<telerik:RadAjaxManager ID="RadAjaxManager1" runat="server" EnablePageHeadUpdate="true">
...
</telerik:RadAjaxManager>

If the problem persists after trying the above setting, check the following information:

When adding a RadTextBox to the UpdatedControls section of the RadAjaxManager, layout changes might occur due to several reasons. Here's a breakdown of potential causes and solutions:

Possible Causes

CSS Reflow: The update might trigger a CSS reflow, affecting layout. Ensure that styles applied to the RadTextBox or its container do not cause layout shifts when updated.
JavaScript Errors: There might be some JS errors that occur. These issues can occasionally prevent AJAX updates from happening correctly. Look for any issues that may be occurring when the AJAX request is made in the console of your browser.
HTML Structure: Verify the HTML structure for any issues like unclosed tags that may cause problems when partially updated.
Element Size Adjustments: Sometimes RadTextBox or other controls may alter the size of their parent container due to updated content or CSS. This can shift the layout unexpectedly.

Solutions

Inspect CSS and JavaScript: Use browser developer tools to monitor CSS and JavaScript changes during the AJAX request. Look for any style changes that affect layout.
CSS Specificity: Ensure that CSS rules are not overly specific, which could lead to unexpected layout changes when elements are updated.
Simplified Test Case: Create a minimal version of the page with only the affected elements and AJAX settings to isolate the issue.
Loading Panel: Temporarily remove the LoadingPanelID to see if it affects the layout.
Alternative AJAX Handling: Consider using an asp:UpdatePanel if it provides more predictable updates for your scenario.
Check for Duplicates: Ensure that the controls are not being duplicated in the DOM during updates, which can happen if controls are dynamically added in the code-behind.

AJAX Settings Review: Double-check the AJAX settings to ensure there are no conflicts or misconfigurations.
Client-side Events: Check for any client-side events like OnClientResponseEnd or OnRequestEnd that might inadvertently affect layout changes after the AJAX update.
RadTextBox vs HTML Input: As a test, try replacing the RadTextBox with a basic HTML input field to rule out if the issue is specific to RadTextBox.

If you can provide more details about your scenario, sample code, aspx page and its codebehind, specific CSS styles or JavaScript functions in use, I can offer more targeted advice.

Regards,
Rumen
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Mike

commented on 21 Oct 2024, 07:37 PM | edited

Test-App.zip

Hi Rumen,

Thank you (again) for your detailed response. This has been very helpful. I tried your suggestions, but without success. Thinking that there was something that I was overlooking I added this same code in a test app. This test app does not have any CSS nor javascripting. So, it is a pretty clean environment to test this out. To my surprise, I am seeing the same behavior that I'm seeing in my main project. As you suggested, I have tried using the ASP TextBoxes, as well as the ASP:UpdatePanel. No matter how I arrange the elements, when I put one of the text boxes in the UpdatedControls tag, it causes the text boxes (within that <div> tags) to stack up (rather than side by side as seen above).

For your review, I've put the entire project in a zip file. Can you please take a look and offer your thoughts on this?

Thanks,

Mike

answered on 22 Oct 2024, 08:08 AM

Hi Michael,

Thank you for the detailed information and sample project!

To keep the layout of the textboxes, you just need to set the UpdatePanelRenderMode property to Inline, e.g.

    <telerik:RadAjaxManager ID="RadAjaxManager1" runat="server">
        <AjaxSettings>
            <telerik:AjaxSetting AjaxControlID="RadButton1">
                <UpdatedControls>                    
                    <telerik:AjaxUpdatedControl ControlID="RadLabel1" LoadingPanelID="RadAjaxLoadingPanel1" UpdatePanelRenderMode="Inline" />  
                    <telerik:AjaxUpdatedControl ControlID="RadTextBox1" LoadingPanelID="RadAjaxLoadingPanel1" UpdatePanelRenderMode="Inline"/>
                    <telerik:AjaxUpdatedControl ControlID="RadTextBox2" LoadingPanelID="RadAjaxLoadingPanel1" UpdatePanelRenderMode="Inline"/>
                </UpdatedControls>
            </telerik:AjaxSetting>
        </AjaxSettings>
    </telerik:RadAjaxManager>

The scenario is explained in this forum: AjaxManager and the Created Panel Display:Block problem.

Regards,
Rumen
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Mike

commented on 22 Oct 2024, 06:03 PM

Hi Rumen,

Thank you very much! This is exactly what I needed. This fixed my problem.

Thank you very much for all of your recent help with my RadLoadingPanel problems. I really appreciate it!

Sincerely,

Mike

Rumen

commented on 23 Oct 2024, 06:32 AM

You're very welcome, Mike! I'm glad the solution worked for you, and it was my pleasure to help with the RadLoadingPanel issues.