Set the X and Y property of an element

gistfile1.js

/**
 * Set the X and Y property of the element
 *
 * @param elem
 */
function setXY(elem)
{
	elem.x = elem.offsetLeft;
	elem.y = elem.offsetTop;
	var parent = elem.offsetParent;
	while(parent != undefined)
	{
		elem.x += parent.offsetLeft;
		elem.y += parent.offsetTop;
		parent = parent.offsetParent;
	}
}