Accessing embedded javascript function from external js file

[makthar]

Hi

I need to call a javascript function defined in a html file from a javascript function defined in an external javascript file(.js). Can anyone suggest me how do i do/acheive this functionality.

thank u
Mansoor

[epots9]

i've done something similar to this, just declare the html embed javascript before the external javascript.

[html]
<script type="text/javascript">
function abc()
{
...
}
...
</script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="myScript.js"></script>
[/html]

[pbmods]

Changed thread title to better describe the problem (did you know that thread titles that do not follow the Posting Guidelines actually get FEWER responses?).

[makthar]

Hi Epots

what i actually meant was i have a javascript file say name.js , in this i have a function getName() which in turn calls a javascript function called getFullname() which is defined in a file called display.html

Thanks
Mansoor

[epots9]

Hi Epots

what i actually meant was i have a javascript file say name.js , in this i have a function getName() which in turn calls a javascript function called getFullname() which is defined in a file called display.html

Thanks
Mansoor

if u follow my method above, all u have to do is call the function

getFullname();
 

the external javascript will be able to access the embeded javascript functions.

[acoder]

Hi Epots

what i actually meant was i have a javascript file say name.js , in this i have a function getName() which in turn calls a javascript function called getFullname() which is defined in a file called display.html

Thanks
Mansoor

I know this is not a solution, but are you sure you want to do it like this? One of the advantages of external Javascript files are their possibility of re-use.

You should try to put all Javascript (if possible) into external files. Try to make the functions as generic as possible. Obviously, the function calls will be specific to the page. You could put these in their own file.

In your case, you should move getFullname() into an external .js file and you won't need to worry about this problem.