JavaScript to open new browser window

Question

I have an intranet page from which users can select various
Captivate 2 movies. When they select the link I use a simple
JavaScript function to open an appropriately sized window to run
the movie in, as they are of various sizes and some so large I need
to do away with toolbars and the like.
To save the users having to return to the Intranet page to
open another movie I want to offer them a button at the end of a
movie which would have the same effect - open a new browser window
appropriately sized for the particular movie they choose.
This should be easy: create a button, choose Execute
JavaScript and put the script in the box. Only it doesn't work.
Scouring the forums I found a few potential answers, of which
the most promising seemed to be to put the function in the
standard.js file that Captivate 2 creates and then call the
function from the Execute JavaScript dialogue. I also tried putting
the function into the HTML that is created when the Captivate is
published. Also didn't work.
I've tried various permutations in the Execute JavaScript
dialogue too. Do I or do I not need to preface the line with
javascript: or javascript:function? I tried all options without
success.
It would help my nerves if every time I republish a new
attempt it didn't overwrite standard.js!
If I could solve this I could also probably solve my other
requirement to close the browser window when the movie stops - I
gave up on that last year as not being worth the effort.
Any help will be very gratefully received.
WizardOfWellingboro

Answer 1

Hi again
Loved your statement:
The more one learns the more one discovers one doesn't know!
A former co-worker once shared this with me. It was shared
with him by a former college professor. It's quite amazing when you
think about it. I refer to it as
The Circle of Knowledge
Draw a small circle on a piece of paper. Everything that fits
inside the circle represents your total knowledge of any given
field. The edge of the circle represents everything
you are currently
aware of that you
don't know about it.
Now let's assume you learn a vast amount about the subject.
Just look at how large your circle has become! But look at the
other effect. Look at how much more
you are currently
aware of that you
don't know about it.
If you would like to ship something my way, I'll be happy to
see if it runs without issue on my PC or if I see what you are
seeing. If not, that's cool too. Just thought I'd toss out the
offer. rstone75 (at) kc (dot) rr (dot) com. Address intentionally
altered in order to obfuscate scammers.
Cheers... Rick