I am trying to execute a javascript alert message. I have the following script b ut it does not work. on(release) { gotoAndPlay("over"); getURL("javascript:alert('says hi!')"); } There are no problems with the script but there is no alert winjdow popp

[cabaka11]

I am trying to execute a javascript alert message. I have the following script b ut it does not work.

on(release) { 

gotoAndPlay("over"); 

getURL("javascript:alert('says hi!')"); }

There are no problems with the script but there is no java alert window popping up either.

Can anybody help me?

Best, C.

[kglad]

are you testing the published html page in a browser that allows pop-ups?

[cabaka11]

Yes, I tried that. I unchecked 'block pop-up window' tab for my Safari browser but it still does not work.

[kglad]

there's nothing wrong with your code.

try testing in a different browser that allows javascript and popups.

[cabaka11]

I tried that as well. I tried Safari, Firefox and Chrome with java and pop-up enabled settings. It still does not work. Somewhere I am doing something wrong, I assume. Although the code is correct, nothing works still.

[kglad]

try:  http://www.kglad.com/Files/forums/test.html

if you fail to see the popup after clicking the button, you have a browser problem.

if that popup works for you, then download the fla that published the html/swf and see where you're going wrong:  http://www.kglad.com/Files/forums/test.fla

[cabaka11]

I cannot see the pop-up window. Perhaps there is a problem with the browser. Do I have to put on thaw web? Can't it work at an offline browser?

Could you save your .fla file as a CS5 file? I only have CV5, I cannot see your .fla file which is created in CS6.

[kglad]

if you don't see the popup at test, you have a browser problem.  i see the popup.

i resaved as a cs5 file, but i don't see how that will help you because the problem's not in your fla.  it's in your browsers.  you must have popup blocks or disabled javascript.

[cabaka11]

Well... The problem is that I see the pop-up window on your test file but I cannot see it in my own file. So the browser works with your testy file but does not work with my file. It is all pretty weird, I assume.

[kglad]

in message 6 you stated, 'i cannot see the pop-up window' which mislead me.

so the problem is your published file.  now use the fla i sent to publish another html and swf file and test that html file in your browser.  does that work?

if so, create a new fla that contains just a button and that code>publish>does that work?

if so, the problem is in your original fla.

[cabaka11]

I published your test file. I cannot the alert box in that one either when it is saved on my desktop. However, I was able to see it online. I think the problem should an online/offline issue then or maybe of being a desktop file.

What could such a problem be?

[kglad]

you could have a local security issue, Adobe - Flash Player : Settings Manager - Global Security Settings panel

[cabaka11]

If I am to change this global security settings with that online screen, I selected 'Always Allow' and then published the site again. It still does not work. Is there a way to change these settings from the player itself? Or maybe it is another problem.

[kglad]

you should add the folder or file that you want to allow.

[cabaka11]

Unfortunately, I tried it but it does not seem to work either. There is a problem with the browser I think but I cannot figure out what it is.