473,811 Members | 4,039 Online
Bytes | Software Development & Data Engineering Community
+ Post

Home Posts Topics Members FAQ

Giving Focus to the contents of an IFrame

I have an intranet page which has an iframe which links to a number of
different possible .NET pages.

In one of the embedded .NET pages (and soon to be others) we want to be

able to capture keystrokes in order to link to other apps. we do this
by setting document.onkeyd own to a function which handles the various
possibilities.
The problem I have is that when the intranet page loads with my .NET
page in its iframe, focus is not given to the .NET page, and so in
order for the page to capture keystrokes you have to click on the
contents of the iframe, which is both clunky and (it seems to me)
unnecessary.
How do I automatically give focus to the contents of the iframe when it

loads up? I've tried putting the following script at the bottom of the
intranet page itself, but this doesn't seem to work:
<script
language='javas cript'>document .getElementById ("contentarea") .focus();</scri*pt>

("contentare a" is the name of the iframe which contains the .NET app).
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks for any help you can give..
Mike.

May 30 '06 #1
1 2844

Mike wrote:
<script
language='javas cript'>document .getElementById ("contentarea") .focus();</scri*pt>

("contentare a" is the name of the iframe which contains the .NET app).


In order to get element by id you need set id="contentarea " but not
name="contentar ea".

If it is a simple typo during the posting then try following code (it
works both IE6 and Firefox):
var fr = document.getEle mentById("conte ntarea");
if (document.all) //IE
fr.document.bod y.focus();
else //Firefox
fr.contentDocum ent.body.focus( );

May 30 '06 #2

This thread has been closed and replies have been disabled. Please start a new discussion.

Similar topics

3
1906
by: Clive Moore | last post by:
I am trying to grab the focus of a popup window with a word plugin showing a rtf document using the following code. viewerWindow = window.open("6564641.rtf", "test"); viewerWindow.focus(); Unfortunately i get an error "member not found" when focus() is called. The same code works perfect with. viewerWindow = window.open("test.html", "test");
4
1853
by: Nick Wedd | last post by:
I have a test page http://www.files.maproom.org/00/12/q/w.html which almost does what I want. The idea is that, when you hover the mouse over one of the dates near the top of the page, it updates _both_ the appearance of the map, _and_ the text appearing in the iframes further down the page. I would like it to do this smoothly; but each time you select a new page, the browser window jerks down to the iframes (where the text was...
2
1434
by: davemitc | last post by:
How do I focus() to a form-field, from a iframe - to its parent frame?
1
7244
by: Testing12340 | last post by:
Hello!, I have this well, little IE issue. I'm showing hiding div's (containing IFRAMES), however, for some reason in IE one of the iframe contents allow me to click them (the last one allows me to browse the contents) the others I can't do anything with :(, it's like there is still a layer present (invisible) It works fine in FF If someone knows the answer, THANKS!
1
2838
by: Mike | last post by:
I have an intranet page which has an iframe which links to a number of different possible .NET pages. In one of the embedded .NET pages (and soon to be others) we want to be able to capture keystrokes in order to link to other apps. we do this by setting document.onkeydown to a function which handles the various possibilities.
1
6685
by: jaktharkhan | last post by:
Hi, I really really need help in trying to figure out how can I do a CloneNode on an Iframe where the cloned IFRAME clones with all its contents?. Basically what I am doing is dynamically building a table with Iframes inside it. The problem is I just want to build one Iframe because the contents of it can be very complex. After my Iframe is built I just want to clone the iframe as many times as I need later. I cannot use an HTML file and...
1
4911
by: appleseed | last post by:
I'm having some problems on IE with a small editor I'm building. The source of the problem is the following: Consider having an iFrame with designMode="on" in which you select some text. When clicking anywhere in the page (outside de iframe), the iFrame looses focus and selection. However, this doesn't happen for images. When clicking on images the iFrame keeps its focus. So, all my toolbar buttons (Bold, Italic, OL, UL... s.o.) that have...
0
10644
Oralloy
by: Oralloy | last post by:
Hello folks, I am unable to find appropriate documentation on the type promotion of bit-fields when using the generalised comparison operator "<=>". The problem is that using the GNU compilers, it seems that the internal comparison operator "<=>" tries to promote arguments from unsigned to signed. This is as boiled down as I can make it. Here is my compilation command: g++-12 -std=c++20 -Wnarrowing bit_field.cpp Here is the code in...
0
10379
jinu1996
by: jinu1996 | last post by:
In today's digital age, having a compelling online presence is paramount for businesses aiming to thrive in a competitive landscape. At the heart of this digital strategy lies an intricately woven tapestry of website design and digital marketing. It's not merely about having a website; it's about crafting an immersive digital experience that captivates audiences and drives business growth. The Art of Business Website Design Your website is...
1
10394
by: Hystou | last post by:
Overview: Windows 11 and 10 have less user interface control over operating system update behaviour than previous versions of Windows. In Windows 11 and 10, there is no way to turn off the Windows Update option using the Control Panel or Settings app; it automatically checks for updates and installs any it finds, whether you like it or not. For most users, this new feature is actually very convenient. If you want to control the update process,...
0
9201
agi2029
by: agi2029 | last post by:
Let's talk about the concept of autonomous AI software engineers and no-code agents. These AIs are designed to manage the entire lifecycle of a software development project—planning, coding, testing, and deployment—without human intervention. Imagine an AI that can take a project description, break it down, write the code, debug it, and then launch it, all on its own.... Now, this would greatly impact the work of software developers. The idea...
1
7665
isladogs
by: isladogs | last post by:
The next Access Europe User Group meeting will be on Wednesday 1 May 2024 starting at 18:00 UK time (6PM UTC+1) and finishing by 19:30 (7.30PM). In this session, we are pleased to welcome a new presenter, Adolph Dupré who will be discussing some powerful techniques for using class modules. He will explain when you may want to use classes instead of User Defined Types (UDT). For example, to manage the data in unbound forms. Adolph will...
0
6882
by: conductexam | last post by:
I have .net C# application in which I am extracting data from word file and save it in database particularly. To store word all data as it is I am converting the whole word file firstly in HTML and then checking html paragraph one by one. At the time of converting from word file to html my equations which are in the word document file was convert into image. Globals.ThisAddIn.Application.ActiveDocument.Select();...
1
4336
by: 6302768590 | last post by:
Hai team i want code for transfer the data from one system to another through IP address by using C# our system has to for every 5mins then we have to update the data what the data is updated we have to send another system
2
3863
muto222
by: muto222 | last post by:
How can i add a mobile payment intergratation into php mysql website.
3
3015
bsmnconsultancy
by: bsmnconsultancy | last post by:
In today's digital era, a well-designed website is crucial for businesses looking to succeed. Whether you're a small business owner or a large corporation in Toronto, having a strong online presence can significantly impact your brand's success. BSMN Consultancy, a leader in Website Development in Toronto offers valuable insights into creating effective websites that not only look great but also perform exceptionally well. In this comprehensive...

By using Bytes.com and it's services, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

To disable or enable advertisements and analytics tracking please visit the manage ads & tracking page.