Is it possible for a javascript Kendo widget to observe MVVM models, or can only those widgets declaratively defined in HTML participate? The reason I'm asking is that sometimes it's preferable for me to be able to define widgets in a page, but sometimes I'd like to keep them in as javascript functions.

Hi Jason,

I am afraid that the scenario you describe is not supported currently. There is no way for the jQuery plugin instantiation to associate widget configuration options with observable object properties. 

Regards,
Petyo
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