using asp to write javascript

vivalet · November 5th, 2003, 08:26 PM

I am working on a page where the javascript needs to be dynamically written depending on the content for the page. The content for the page is determined with VBScript.

I have tried to write the javascript with <% asp vbs code%> inserting the vbscript variables, but that is not working.

Is there a way to write the javascript server side using asp so it will work client side?

thanks!

rodmcleay · November 5th, 2003, 09:36 PM

vivalet,
What you have tried is the way to do it.
You can fill in the dynamic vaiables with <%= variableName%> or you can write the entire code in a string if it suits better.
eg

Code:

<%
response.write("<script language=javasccript>")
response.write("function alertMe()")
response.write("{alert('This is me')}")
response.write("</script")
%>

If this is not working for you try a very simple example and build on it.
I often use dynamic js in this fashion and it can be a useful tool

Rod

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rodmcleay · November 5th, 2003, 09:45 PM

If writing js <script> tags with vbs, be carefull not to place them inside existing script tags on the page.

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And, for the most, become much more the better
For being a little bad.
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vivalet · November 6th, 2003, 02:02 PM

thanks,rodmcleay! this is exactly what I needed. And it now works!

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by rodmcleay
If writing js <script> tags with vbs, be carefull not to place them inside existing script tags on the page.

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They say, best men are moulded out of faults,
And, for the most, become much more the better
For being a little bad.
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