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Calling a javascript function in an asp .net hyperlink?

Hi There,

I was wondering how I can call an open window function in an asp .net hyperlink? Does anyone have any samples?

Sean

<asp:HyperLink id="HyperLink3" style="font-size:xxsmall" Text='<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "model") %>' NavigateUrl='<%# "ListingDetails.aspx?ListingID=" & DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "listingID")%>' runat="server" />

nauman_ahmed

You will need to use JavaScript code that is be added as a custom attributes in the code behind. Example:

MyHyperLink.Attributes.Add("OnClick","javascript:window.open('MyPage.aspx');");

Best, Nauman

bullrout

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Hi Nauman,

I am not using an application, I am using aspx pages that have no code behind. Does this mean I can create a custom open window function and then call it using the method you described?

An also, can I store a querystring value in it ? or is this illegal?

Sean

MyHyperLink.Attributes.Add("OnClick","javascript:window.open('MyPage.aspx?id=<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "id") %>');");

Thogek

Do you need a controlled-size popup that you would get from a JavaScript window.open call? Or just an arbitrary new window?

The <asp:HyperLink> does take a Target attribute that can be used to direct the linked-to page to a new or existing window/frame. E.g.,

<asp:HyperLink ... Target="_blank" />

Although this doesn't give you any control over the size or chrome-features of the new window.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/cpref/html/frlrfsystemwebuiwebcontrolshyperlinkclasstargettopic.asp

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bullrout

ASKER

Hi Thogek,

I will give this a try and let you know how I get on.

Sean