Using javascript to resize the window

Question

I've got a project that I would like to resize depending on which slide the learner is viewing.
I' aware that the javascript method:
window.resizeTo(width,height)
can be used to resize a window.
In my case I want it to be for the tall window:
window.resizeTo(1016,650)
and for the short window;
window.resizeTo(1016,165)
I'm also aware that you can tell a button (or anything else) to execute javascript.
I'm having trouble making it work, tough.
I've tried putting the method directly into the Script_Window for the button.
I've tried writing a function in the published file, then having the button call that function.
Can you paste javascript snippets into the Script_Window? Or do you need go the whole 9 yards and write the entire function, name the button instance, and tell the Captivate button to call that function?
I'm just now sure how much Captivate knows how to do and how much I need to tell it.
Thanks in advance!
Joe           

Answer 1

Thanks for your response, Jim.
My window was created by a previous window using the code:
<script language="JavaScript">
function newWindow() {
TheNewWin = window.open("main.htm","newWin","status=no,resizable=yes,left=0,top=0,width=1014,height=6 50");
TheNewWin.focus()
</script>
I tried the code above in the ScriptWindow of a Captivate button (running in a Captivate SWF in the new window). It didn't work.
I also tried:
TheNewWin.resizeTo(1016,165);
and
newWin.resizeTo(1016,165);
neither of which worked.
Any other guidance would be appreciated.