After onclick code runs, open new window, close self?

[Kathy Burke]

Hi, could have sworn I used this before and don't understand why this
isn't working?

I have a button with onclick event:

do some database updates, etc.

then, open a new window (a confirmation that updates are done) and close
the current form.

If lreturn2 <> -1 Then

Response.Write( "<script
language=javasc ript>parent.rig ht.location='Er rorMsgEmail.asp x'</script>"
)

Else
'load confirmation page
Response.Write( "<script
language=javasc ript>window.ope ner.location='U serMsgTimerClos e.aspx';self
.close()</script>")

End If

In debug (vb.net), the Response.write line in Else gets highlighted but
then the form just "appears" and ignores it. I tried putting a variable
on page load (if postback) but the page doesn't reload after "submit".

Admittedly, a bit confused, if anyone is in the mood to enlighten me?

Thanks, Kathy

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[Paul W]

Not sure why you want to close "_self", I would think it's kind of dangerous
if you are persisting anything with Session State variables.

Here is the code I use to open new window

Response.Write( "<script language=javasc ript>")
Response.Write( "window.open('s omeform.aspx', 'somewindowname ', 'toolbar=no,
other window options...');")
Response.Write( "</script>")

Hope this helps
Paul W

[Kathy Burke]

Hi, I need to close the opener window...it is the end of what the user
will do (internal app).

That exact script worked in another page, just wondering what
circumstances might be where it would be prevented from
working...myste ry to me.

Thanks,
Kathy

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