Javascript / popup window

[Brian Shannon]

I have a javascript function that is executed when a link button is clicked:

If Not (Page.IsClientScriptBlockRegistered("PopupWindow")) Then
Page.RegisterClientScriptBlock("PopupWindow", Script)
End if

Script is a variable that is filled from calling a function that filles in
all the assigned variables
for the new window to open.

My problem is that I can't keep the window on top. It opens on top but when
my .aspx page finishes refreshing then the .aspx pages opens on top of my
pop up window. How can I keep my pop window on top.

I am not very knowledgeable with javascript and luckily got this function to
work after a lot of help on the newsgroups.

Is there a modal window I should use? I currently use window.open("link",
variables)

The window list instructions if the user needs them for an intranet
application.

Thanks

 

[Steve Flitcroft]

use
ob=window.open(url)
ob.focus()

That will keep the popup on top.
Or you can use showModalDialog(url)

 

[bruce barker]

note that xp-sp2 which goes into wide release next week, will prevent this
code from running. i'd reengineer the page.


-- bruce (sqlwork.com)

 

[Brian Shannon]

Thanks for the tip. What exactly is the service pack going to prevent?
Javascript functions using windows.open?

Thanks

 

[bruce barker]

in the default setting, it prevents javascript from opening windows unless
its associated to a users click.

so,

<script>function doOpen() {window.open(url) } </script>
<input type="button" onclick="doOpen();" value="open window">

will open a windows while inline code like:

<script> window.open(url); </script>

will fail

-- bruce (sqlwork.com)