Multiple dependent select boxes, the Rails way?

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Published on 2010-03-08T13:53:08Z Indexed on 2010/03/08 17:21 UTC
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Hey Guys

I am trying to create a car application, each car belongs to a make and model, but only certain makes have certain models.

So I would like a series of select boxes that are populated dynamically based on the previous, however I also would like to add another record to that select box if you cant find the one you want.

I would just like to know your thoughts on how to accomplish this in a rails way?

Cheers Adam

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