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sigur_rosser
Inspiring
October 26, 2022
Question

Can I use javascript to open a URL?

  • October 26, 2022
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First, client demands force me to use an alias to my targeted URL.  If I want the button to load "https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/", I have to create a .htm file that contains this:

 

<HTML>
<HEAD>
<TITLE></TITLE>
<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0; URL='https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/'" />
</HEAD>
<BODY>
</BODY>
</HTML>

 

and then point my Captivate button to that .htm file to load the site.  It opens fine in a new tab.

Can I do this with javascript, but open the URL in a new browser window - not just another tab?  The tab has an effect on the main Captivate timeline when I close the tab.

Thanks!!!

 

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    Stagprime2687219
    Stagprime2687219
    Legend
    October 26, 2022

    You could try the following on a button

     

     

    window.open("https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/", "_blank", "toolbar=yes,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes");

     

    You'll just set the success action as Execute JavaScript and put the code in the Script Window.

    Hopefully that helps you get going in the right direction.

    S
    sigur_rosserAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 27, 2022

    First, thank you for your suggestion.

    Apparently there is a popup blocker that's not permitting the page from opening.

    Thanks again!

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