Javascript or code to close current browser when hyperlink is clicked

Report · Feb 17, 2007

Hi All,

I could really do with some assistance with the attached -

I've built an application, which includes custom banners, which when clicked open a new set size browser which includes - banner, company information & hyperlink to the associated website.

My client has asked if it is possible for the original set sixe banner browser to automatically close and the new website open in a new browser when the hyperlink is clicked. (thus leaving only the original application & the new website as open browsers & not the set size browser)
I'm sure that there is some javascript or html code that will allow this to happen, and would be grateful for any help available -

thanks all

Report · Feb 17, 2007

Most browsers won't let you close the parent window programatically.
Although, I belive there's a loophole in IE7 that allows it to happen.

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Report · Feb 17, 2007

You would have to clear the browser's cache to do it. It's pretty rude any
way you cut it for an internet page to do this.

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"Julian Roberts" <nospam@charon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:er78ra$5ua$1@forums.macromedia.com...
> Most browsers won't let you close the parent window programatically.
> Although, I belive there's a loophole in IE7 that allows it to happen.
>
> --
> Jules
> http://www.charon.co.uk/charoncart
> Charon Cart 3
> Shopping Cart Extension for Dreamweaver MX/MX 2004
>
>
>
>

Report · Feb 17, 2007

Here's the code:

<script>
window.open('','_parent','');
window.close();
</script>

But, I'm pretty sure it'll only "work" in IE7. ie. It's a bug in IE7, don't
think this happened in earlier versions.

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Jules
http://www.charon.co.uk/charoncart
Charon Cart 3
Shopping Cart Extension for Dreamweaver MX/MX 2004