How to include a javascript file

Worker Joined: Dec 03, 2005 Posts: 153

Hi All

This is the first time for me to use a javascript, so, I am not sure which is the best way to include it.

I have a countdown script, countdown.js

Which is the best way to include it within a module. I have noticed that all the js scripts are in the includes/jquery folder.

How can I call the countdown.js

Cheers
Scorp

Site Admin Joined: Aug 22, 2007 Posts: 1775

at 1st you must upload your js-files. i maked a folder in my theme. my most js-scripts works only with the selected themes. i don't use the jquery-folder in the includes to store my own js-files. its a RN core system folder.

if you want the script in all areas of your nuke, then must load the js script into your header. open the directory /includes/custom_files/ and make a file called custom_head.php. here can load your js- or css-files into your header before the body was started. now open this file and put this line into it:

Code:

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

the alternative way to load your js-file only with a module. open your module index.php or the module file of your choice. go to start the file and serach for:

Code:

$module_name = basename(dirname(__FILE__));

add after this to load your file into the header:

Code:

addJSToHead('modules/".$module_name."/scripts/yourscript.js','file');

add after this to load your file into the body:

Code:

addJSToBody('modules/".$module_name."/scripts/yourscript.js','file');

check the RN-Wiki for more details: http://rnwiki.ravennuke.com/wiki/RavenNuke2:Loading_CSS_and_JavaScript

Wink

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 2:34 am

Hi neralex,

Cheers for the reply, the first script I had would not work when called from a js file, it will work if I include

Code:

<script>....</scritp>

within the file, I have found another javascript and it works by using the

Code:

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

Cheers for the info

Scorp

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:24 am

@Scorpious

The easiest way to add the script into a module with the addJSToHead() function.

Within your module folder... make a folder called "js" or w/e you want to name it. Put your javascript file in there.

Then, on the page you want the javascript file to be loaded.... add this

Code:

addJSToHead('modules/YOUR_MODULE/js/YOUR_JS.js','file');

just after the "!defined('MODULE_FILE')". That will load your javascript file on the page you want it to be loaded on and not elsewhere as it's not needed. This way, for me, has worked in ALL occurrences I've used it with all the scripts I've ever tried. If you need help with it... let me know and I'll set you up with a working file for your files so you can see it in action.

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:34 am

Hi killing-hours

Cheers for that, If I get stuck I give you a shout.

Cheers
scorp