3 Replies Latest reply: Aug 29, 2014 11:11 AM by Russ_E

global javascript functions in cp8

Russ_E Aug 29, 2014 7:49 AM

I need to be able to call a javascript function from any page, when needed, in cp8.

I know I can add it as an "On Enter" / "Execute Javascript" on every page, but is there an easier way?

I want to define the function once, but call it from anywhere without having to define it over and over.

Anyone know how to do that in cp8?

1. Re: global javascript functions in cp8

Lilybiri Aug 29, 2014 7:52 AM (in response to Russ_E)

Add the function to the JS file that is a normal companion of a CP published file? Jim Leichliter explains this very well in his video course, although it is for CP7.
JavaScript Video Series for Adobe Captivate 7 - CaptivateDev.com
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2. Re: global javascript functions in cp8

Russ_E Aug 29, 2014 9:24 AM (in response to Lilybiri)

Yeah, that's always an option, and I've often edited some of the core files after publishing to get the result that I wanted.
It works, but then every time I publish, my changes to the files are lost.

I was really looking to avoid the workflow where my edits get overridden on publish and then have to be re-tweaked again.
Hoping for an easier way to insert a javascript function that all the pages can utilize and not have to repeat.

thanks for the response though
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3. Re: global javascript functions in cp8

Russ_E Aug 29, 2014 11:11 AM (in response to Russ_E)

figured out a workaround anyway.
added a call to an external js file in the template cp uses to create the output file.
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