1#
In the example (download archieve), I use “compose_to.php” to generate xml. You can edit that file or create a new “cities.php” file, where you can manipulate data from database. Don’t forget to change Options.script when initiating AutoField in the main file (index.php)
Event.observe(window, 'load', function() {new AutoField('compose_to', {script:'cities.php', delay:10})});

2#
By default, AutoField will cache the result (xml) from ajax query. To disable this option, just add “cache:false” to the line of javascript mentioned above
Event.observe(window, 'load', function() {new AutoField('compose_to', {script:'cities.php', delay:10, cache:false})});

3#
Considering it’s a list of cities: do you require others input? whether it’s country, state, or both. Unfortunately AutoField does not have such features. It will need little tweak to the main script (javascript/autofield.js).

Best,

One challenge: how should I go about replacing the xml array with a php database connection? My list is considerably long (cities worldwide) and dynamic, it would be counterproductive to download the xml periodically.

Any thoughts?

Thanks