HTML Strict question
 

The HTML 4.01 Strict standard doesn't allow the use of iframe. However, it does allow the use of object. I recall reading somewhere that iframe is a special instance of object (don't know if this is true or not, but seems reasonable). My question is, is it possible to make a link which would have an object as its target and thus create the same effect of an iframe that switches to a different location when you click on that hyperlink. I want to try and do this for a picture gallery but without having to reload the entire page. Just the actual picture load on the side when you click on a thumbnail. Without resorting to using javascript and other such tricks.

Re: HTML Strict question
 

You can use JavaScript to alter the src attribute of the image.

I don't think it is possible to do this without JavaScript, but I might be wrong.

Re: HTML Strict question
 

How are going to define the object?

You can do what you want server-side if you don't mind making the trips. Personally, I'd rather use client-side script.

Re: HTML Strict question
 

In XHTML there are three standards: Transitional, Strict and Frameset. Just use the Frameset standard if you want frames. It is the same as using strict except you are allowed frames.
EDIT: That is if you want to jump to XHTML.

Re: HTML Strict question
 

@titaniumdecoy: I want to know if I can do it without javascript or other such client-side techs.

@DaWei: I hadn't really considered defining the object but the html would be thisSo basically someOtherPage.html appears in the iframe when you click on the link. Can I do this using objects?

@Grich: my question specifically refers to the HTML Strict standard, hence why I'm asking if it can be done this way.

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But you're using an iframe tag in your example. You're not defining a new object, you're using a predefined object. How would you plan to define an object that renders a separate server response in a defined area without resorting to a client-side definition (without going to the server for a whole new page)?

I daresay that if it were simple and efficient, there would be no such thing today as AJAX.

Re: HTML Strict question
 

@DaWei: I have no idea how I would declare the object, I used the iframe to demonstrate what I wanted to do. I have no idea if it's possible using just the object tag and some params. I was sorta hoping someone here might know.

I don't even know that this is possible. Can someone tell me definitively (and cite the proof) that it's not? I realize I can do it with ajax, but I want to know if I can do it with just HTML Strict tags.

EDIT: Found this a moment ago
http://www.aplus.co.yu/web-dev/inser...her-html-page/
http://intranation.com/test-cases/object-vs-iframe/

I'll try and see if it'll work if I give the object a target name and put in a link. I'll post back with results.