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dgibbs22
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March 10, 2014
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Calling a Javascript function in a Web page from Captivate 7

  • March 10, 2014
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Hello,

I am trying to call a javascript function in a web page from Captivate 7. The call is on a slide exit event. When I preview the project (F4), I get a prompt that says a javascript function is being called, and tells me to view in a web page. Obviously, that makes perfect sense. However, when I view the same project from the hml page with the necessary Javascript function in it, I get nothing. The script is a simple one that pops up an alert.

I have made sure that the swf file in quesion is set up in the Global Security Settings. I know the javascript function is formatted correctly.

Can somebody please give me an example of how to make a 'Execute Javascript' call from Captivate to a function residing in the html page please.

All help is appreciated.

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Correct answer RodWard

Don't just add the SWF file to the Flash Global Security trusted locations.  Add the entire folder containing all published files, or better yet, some folder at a higher level which contains all of your Captivate published projects so that you never have to worry about Flash security issues again.

Also, if this still doesn't work, I would try executing the same JavaScript with a different event than the Exit Slide event.  It can be a little unreliable.

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RodWard
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RodWardCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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March 11, 2014

Don't just add the SWF file to the Flash Global Security trusted locations.  Add the entire folder containing all published files, or better yet, some folder at a higher level which contains all of your Captivate published projects so that you never have to worry about Flash security issues again.

Also, if this still doesn't work, I would try executing the same JavaScript with a different event than the Exit Slide event.  It can be a little unreliable.

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dgibbs22Author
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March 11, 2014

Thank you so much for the help. That worked, and now I feel stupid. But it works and that is all that matters.

RodWard
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RodWardCommunity Expert
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March 11, 2014

Don't feel bad.  The truth is that most Captivate authors are not that familiar with the way Flash Global Security works:

http://www.infosemantics.com.au/adobe-captivate-troubleshooting/how-to-set-up-flash-global-security

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