Execute javascript command from variable

rmurgia

There is a sequence of ProdCode fields; in this case 1 - 3. I would like to populate the strCBFilter variable with the values contained in those fields using a loop:
The code creates each name by concatenating the number in the loop to the
prefix: document.frmXRefAttachMaint_01.ProdCode". Is there a way to have the program do this:
using the value of variable strCBFilterCode which contains:
document.frmXRefAttachMaint_01.ProdCode1 with the number changing each time through the loop.

Full Code:
//The highlighted code populates the strCBFilter variable with the contents of the strCBFilterCode variable instead of the field the strCBFilterCode variable refers to. In other languages, I was able to execute commands after placing them in variables. Can this be done in Javascript?//

Feb 19 '09 #1

Dormilich

I guess you need to pass your strings through the eval() function to get it executed (otherwise it's just a bunch of strings).

Feb 19 '09 #2

rmurgia

It worked! Thank you.

Feb 19 '09 #3

Dormilich

I'm glad I could help.

Feb 20 '09 #4

acoder

Instead of eval(), you could use something like:

Feb 23 '09 #5

rmurgia

Thank you. Are there advantages of using this code:

document.frmXRefAttachMaint_01.elements["ProdCode" + i].value

over the eval() function?

Feb 23 '09 #6

acoder

The main benefit here is speed. Using bracket notation (member operators) is much faster - see Note on eval(). You shouldn't get into the habit of bunging everything into eval when there are better alternatives around. You'll notice the benefits when there's more code.

Feb 24 '09 #7

rmurgia

Okay, will give it a try and thanks again!

Feb 24 '09 #8