[Solved] jQuery.js file requirement is inhibitive.

[Stacey]

I am trying out the ASP.NET MVC controls - and while they seem fairly nice, I'm a little annoyed by some of the restrictions.

For one, it seems to demand that the jQuery.js library be located with the telerik.js files. While I understand the intention here, this is kind of inhibitive. Most of us already use jQuery, and include it via other means (usually google CDN) to make sure we have the newest versions, and that Visual Studio gives us intellisense, etc. 

Is there any way to override this so that it isn't forcing me to literally 'double-load' the jQuery Library?

[Atanas Korchev]

Hello Stacey,

 Yes, there is:

<%= Html.Telerik().ScriptRegistrar().jQuery(false) %>.

Still you need to include jquery and use a compatible version. Telerik Extensions are tested against a specific jquery version and may not work with older/newer versions.

Regards,
Atanas Korchev
the Telerik team

[Stacey]

I can understand this. It makes sense to a degree, but double loading a library of that size (and importance) is pretty restrictive. Perhaps there should be a "CheckJQuery()" method instead, to make sure it is a compatible version? 

[Eti]

Hi Stacey,

Using .jQuery(false)  causes the AssetManager to non include jquery automatically.

You will need to include your specific jquery library from cdn or any location you wish.

There will be no duplication since the AssetManager will not include it again.

Hope it helps,
Iulian