Free Prototype Star Rating Library: Starbox
Starbox is a star rating library built on Prototype Javascript framework which you can use to create most types of star rating systems with 1 png image.
In order to add some extra effects to the star rating code, you can add script.aculo.us as well (sample codes can be found in the Starbox website).
Some features of Starbox:
- Re-rating allows you to adjust your previous rating.
- Easily saving your rating with Ajax using the build in callback.
- Styling the Starbox based on status (hover, rated and locked).
- Good seperation of Javascript, CSS and images.
- A ghosting bar that tracks your average.
- Batched building of Starboxes based on cached overlay images.
Requirements: Prototype 1.6+, script.aculo.us for effects.
Compatibility: All Major Browsers
Website: http://www.nickstakenburg.com/projects/starbox/
Demo: http://www.nickstakenburg.com/projects/starbox/
Download: http://www.nickstakenburg.com/projects/starbox/