Reference CF Variables in Javascript

[scripter73]

Hi,

I'm having trouble resolving a Cold Fusion variable in Javascript.

Basically I have the following:

<script language=&quot;Javascript&quot;>
<!--
function populate_contact2(){

document.form2.vo_fname.value=<cfoutput>#form.firstname</cfoutput>


//-->
</script>


Basically this function will be called from a form when a user checks a box.

The error I get is the standard &quot;Syntax error on the Cold Fusion variable value&quot;. Form.firstname exists.

Please advise.

Thanks,
scripter73

 

[tlhawkins]

Well, scripter

If the code you posted is exactly what you're using the problem is the second #

Compare this:

document.form2.vo_fname.value=<cfoutput>#form.firstname#</cfoutput>


IF that is not the problem please post your exact code and we'll try again.

 

[tleish]

Where is the variable form.firstname coming from, the same page, or a previous page?
- tleish

 

[scripter73]

Hi All,

Well sorry about the typo, but I do indeed have the following in my Javascript:

document.form2.vo_fname.value=<cfoutput>#form.insured_fname#</cfoutput>;

The #form.insured_fname# is being passed to this .cfm file from a previous form in a previous .cfm page. The data does indeed reach my current page because when I say:
Insured Fname: <cfoutput>#form.insured_fname#</cfoutput><br>, I'm able to see my data.

????

Thanks in advance,
scripter73

 

[htmlcrafter]

I think that you will have to put your value into a hidden field. Then javascript can access the field if it is within a <form> and it has a name.

<script language = &quot;javascript&quot;>

myvar = document.main.myvar.value;

</script>

<form name=&quot;main&quot; .....>

<input type=&quot;hidden&quot; name=&quot;myvar&quot; value=&quot;<cfoutput>#...... #</cfoutput>&quot;>


</form>

 

[joepeacock]

I know this post was a while ago, but just in case anyone else has a similar problem...

Try :

document.form2.vo_fname.value='<cfoutput>#form.insured_fname#</cfoutput>';

Notice the single quotes around the variable.

 

[scripter73]

Thanks, Joe.

I always go back and refer to my posts.

I found a way around it at the time, but I appreciate your help.

Thanks again,
scripter73