jquery no-conflict script affecting layout template

We are using CF v3.2, Joomla v1.5.22
We had a custom template built. Looks like the coder used jquery to control the columns... the left column extends/compresses to match the height of the content (main) column.

When we created a simple "Join Our Mailing List" form using Chronoforms 3.2, the validation (required fields) would not work unless we put in the no-conflict code found in these forums...

<script type="text/javascript">
$.noConflict();
// Code that uses other library's $ can follow here.
</script>

Works great except that now the left column remains fixed. What am I missing? I can provide a link to the form if you need it.

Hi banner2078 ,

No idea, sounds like a problem for your coder :-(

Please post a link to the form so we can take a quick look.

Bob

That's what I thought... only I can't get a response from the coder(s) about it. Kinda surprising since they seem to be a reputable Joomla resource. Anyway, here is the form...

http://www.advancedenergyexpo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11&Itemid=12

Hi banner2078,

I think that you have to replace the $ in the JQuery code after the no-conflict (effectively it gives the $ back to other scripts). Please try this

<script type="text/javascript">
$.noConflict();
// Code that uses other library's $ can follow here.
</script>
<script>
function equalHeight(group) {
tallest = 0;
group.each(function() {
thisHeight = jQuery(this).height();
if(thisHeight > tallest) {
tallest = thisHeight;
}
});
group.height(tallest);
}
jQuery(document).ready(function() {
equalHeight(jQuery(".block"));
});
</script> 

or perhaps more elegantly

<script type="text/javascript">
$.noConflict();
jQuery(document).ready(function($) {
  function equalHeight(group) {
    tallest = 0;
    group.each(function() {
      thisHeight = $(this).height();
      if(thisHeight > tallest) {
        tallest = thisHeight;
      }
    });
    group.height(tallest);
  }
  equalHeight($(".block"));
});
// Code that uses other library's $ can follow here.
</script> 

Not tested and I'm no jQuery expert !!

Bob

That did it... wow, you're good Bob. Thank you very much!