Pass object through dataTransfer

Question

I\'m trying to figure out a way to pass a native object through javascript\'s event.dataTransfer for drag and drop. I\'m writing the front end editor portion of a CMS, and want

Answer 1

Maybe what I am about to suggest is wrong (if so I will be happy to hear why ). Why not set a variable in the dragstart listener to reference what you need, for example:

//global variable
var obj;

//set the global variable to wahtever you wish in the dragstart:
$dragme.on("dragstart", function(e) {
    obj = foo;
    //or even obj = document.getElementById("some element's id");
});

//use this obj in the drop listener.
$dropzone.on("drop", function(e) {
    obj.doWahtEver();
});