[RESOLVED] Need help understanding object scope

[Mijo]

New to Javascript, couple of weeks now. Here is what I am trying to do.

MapObj=new Object ();

//VARIOUS ATTRIBUTES
MapObj.map;  //This what I have problems with latter on
MapObj.MyInt=65; //...

//VARIOUS METHODS //...
MapObj.initMap=initMap;
MapObj.tempLoad=tempLoad;

//All the stuff in here works
function initMap (strContainerID, numLatitude, numLongitude)
{
   MapObj.map = new FromVendorLib.Map(strContainerID);
   MapObj.map.centerIt(MoreStuff);
   MapObj.map.controls(AndMoreStuff);
}

//So now I assume MapObj.map holds what I need, but
//Now I crash at MapObj.map.
function tempLoad()
{
      // All kinds of other stuff
      var SomeVar = new AnotherVendorThing.Thing(MapObj.map,
      {
         someParameter : 40
      }
      );      
}

If I take the code from tempLoad and put it in
initMap everything is fine. However I really want to keep my
initialization and loading separate. So I assume I am missing
a fundamental concept with scope and objects. Please educate me.

Thank You

[Jeff Mott]

The code you posted looks fine, which means your real problem is somewhere in the code you haven't shown us. The best thing you can do to get your question answered is to link to the actual page that's having the issue.

[Mijo]

Thanks for the kick, you helped me answer my question. With your re-assurance, what I did not mention is that I am working with multiple frames. The Init button was in the same frame, the Load button was not. When I move the load button to the same frame it works. Whole day shot for nothing! Anyway this will require research on HTML frames if I want to move it back. THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING!