Linking to 'external.js' file

ButtermilkJack

Hi, I'm not too familiar with javascript but I just downloaded a free script for a scrolling marquee and placed it into a div in my html. It works great, I was even able to style it using my linked external css file.

I though I might be able to save the script in an external file and place a link to it from within the div. Reason is, it will be on every page of the site and I want to be able to update the content easily.

I tried the following;

<script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="(../path/to/ file.js)"></script>

but no joy

Am I doing something wrong here? Thanks.

cgarvey

you might want to copy it to the same folder as the HTML file that's calling it, to eliminate path (virutal or OS) issues, as a starting point, then use your script tag

<script type="text/javascript" src="myjsfile.js"></script>

If that still doesn't work, try loading the JS file in your browser directly (as in, in the address bar type http://whatever/myfolderwithHTMLfile/myjsfile.js) to make sure it can be read.

.cg

ButtermilkJack

Hey cgarvey, thanks for the quick reply! I tried the first option, placing the js file in the same folder and no joy. I'm now trying to upload the js to the server to try your second suggestion but I'm having problems connecting to server through dreamweaver.

I just installed bb modem and wireless router so I think it could be a firewall issue. I'm useless at those so it could be a while before you hear from me

Thanks so far