<% object_name = unique_object_name_for("edit_rec_todo_#{@recurring_todo.id}") -%> var <%=object_name%> = { animate: function() { $('#edit-recurring-todo').html(<%=object_name%>.html_for_edit_form()); $('#edit-recurring-todo').dialog( "open" ); }, html_for_edit_form: function() { return "<%= js_render('edit_form') %>"; } } <%=object_name%>.animate();