No, you can't do it that way. But you could create an otherwise unused hidden form element in your parent document, set it with the value you want from within your JavaScript function, and then reference that value from the child window.
-= J > -----Original Message----- > From: Jacob Wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 3:37 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: javascript question... > > > Hi... > > Is it possible to send a value of a form element from the > parent window to the child window like this??? > > <script> > function go() { > var namVal = document.fm1.txtName.value; > var newwin=window.open("a.html?Name=namVal"); > } > </script> > > <form name=fm1 onSubmit="go()"> > <input type=text name=txtName > > <input type=submit value=go> > </form> > > The above does not work... it will give me 'namVal' as the > value rather than the actual typed in value when I try to get > request.getParameter.... > > How can I achieve this functionality??? I need to pass a form > element value when opening a new window. This value is > essential at this point coz I perform an action based on this > value and then bring the pop up page.... > > Suggestions requested please... > > Thanks! > > Jacob > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
