Fix an Operation Aborted issue with IE 7/8 where the menu is called inline.

[TechNickAI]

Since the body isn't closed yet, IE 7/8 barfs if this is called inline instead of via $(document).ready(). More information on why Microsoft doesn't allow you to append to elements before they are closed: See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927917

Note that this is fixed in IE 9, and does not show up when using the IE 7/8 compatibility mode. You must be running the actual IE 7/8.

Simple use case to replicate: http://pastebin.com/7sgERvpN

This patch fixes the problem by delaying the appending of the hidden ul list to the body until after document.ready(), and it solved our problems.

[fnagel]

All jQuery UI widgets need to be called within a domReady event or similar. Why do you want to init selectmenu without a domready?

I must confess Im not willing to fix atm. Seems not like a technical problem but a usage problem to me.

[fnagel]

Please give some feedback!

[TechNickAI]

I found it difficult to argue that the code should work without being wrapped in a $(document).ready() block, because you are correct, that's indeed standard practice.

However, my change was small, had no adverse side affects, and addresses this implementation, making it easier for people to implement.

-Nick

[fnagel]

Hey Nick!
Im not willing to implement a kind of workaround which "teaches" people wrong practices. Furthermore Im pretty sure there are some more problems when using this (or any other) widget without domready.

Felix