passing variables between frames

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Does this work?? I have two frames each referencing the same js file, does this mean that if one frame sets a variable the other frame will see that variable as set (if that makes sense)?

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[khalidali63]

If both frames are importing same *.js file then no,because each will have their own instance.
ifyou want to use one js file in a way that both frames can see the code values being added /deleted in either of the frames,then you need to import the *.js file in the frameset page.

and reference the js file functions/variables using following pattern

parent.functionName()

or parent.variableName

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Thanks Khalid,
Does that work the same for timeouts? If I have this.timeoutID2=window.setTimeout("parent.move()",500) in one frame and window.clearTimeout(this.timeoutID2) in another, should those be changed?

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[khalidali63]

It looks correct to me.though,I'd need to look at the actual pages referencing these mthods and the actual js file.

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EDIT: Sorry, ignore that one... ;)

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[khalidali63]

you got it buddy...

Yes it will

parent .frameName.document.getElementById

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EDIT: posted in a different thread, sort of unrelated really