Q1435 How can I invoke a function within a layer?

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The following was submitted by Claude Schnéegans:

When a function is defined in a script inside a layer, it is not recognized. Variables are ok, but not functions. This affects all Netscape versions 4.x but not Internet Explorer .

You need to use the correct hierarchy to access the function within the layer:

<html>
<script language="JavaScript"><!--
function test1() {
  alert('Test1 says var1 = "' + var1 + '", var2 = "' + var2 + '"');
}

var1 = "Content 1"
//--></script>

<layer name="myLayer">
<a href="javascript:test1()">Test1</a>
<br>
<a href="javascript:document.myLayer.test2()">Test2</a>

<script language="JavaScript"><!--
function test2() {
  alert('Test2 says var1 = "' + var1 + '", var2 = "' + var2 + '"');
}

var2 = "Content 2"
//--></script>
</layer>

</body>
</html>