dynamic reference to javascript file

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I have a master page with a reference to javascript file that is js folder. Both File and masterpage are in the root directory.

Many of my forms are in different folders Like

  Root>first>abc.aspx
  Root>second>def.aspx
  Root>second>anotherFolder>def.aspx

I kept the reference like this

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

I also tried src="<%= Page.ResolveUrl("~/js/Check.js") %>" and src="~/js/Check.js". While using Page.ResolveUrl and Server.ResolveUrl page shows error.

What i need to do so that any form in any directory get the reference of the file. I dont want to do ../ and ../../ in every form.

Ömer Faruk Aplak · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-15 12:12:31Z

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

you can use "/" --> web site root

answered May 15, 2013 at 12:12

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syed mohsin Over a year ago

Actual path is localhost:1500/AppName/js/Check.js and with "/" it references localhost:1500/js/Check.js. The error still holds.

Ömer Faruk Aplak Over a year ago

are you using virtual directory?

syed mohsin Over a year ago

Yes i m using virtual directory

syed mohsin Over a year ago

also script reference is in my head tag

Darren Wainwright · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-15 12:47:03Z

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If you're running your Visual Studio's internal server for debugging then firstly remove the virtual folder it insists on using.

Do this by selecting the root of your site in VS Solution explorer, then right-click and choose "Properties Window" - in the properties change "Virtual Path" from your "AppName" to /

This virtual path plays havoc with all sorts of paths..I find that if i don't make this change in VS then when I DO get all my paths working they won't work when I put the site on a live server that isn't using a virtual site.

Then set your JS reference to <script type="text/javascript" src="/js/Check.js"></script> - using the root / in your src.

UPDATE

If you really want to keep the virtual folder then you can try this - using ResolveClientUrl():

First, add Runat="Server" to your <head>

<head runat="server" id="myhead">

<script type="text/javascript" src='<%=ResolveClientUrl("~/js/check.js") %>' />

edited May 15, 2013 at 12:47

answered May 15, 2013 at 12:23

Darren Wainwright

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syed mohsin Over a year ago

good point. Thanks. is there another way without removing virtual folder i.e. by code

Darren Wainwright Over a year ago

If you're not going to be putting it in a virtual directory on the server then i would strongly advise not trying to hack it. it gets VERY messy..

syed mohsin Over a year ago

i will put this in iis virtual directory and then convert it to application.

syed mohsin Over a year ago

Error as i described in question. "The Controls collection cannot be modified because the control contains code blocks (i.e. <% ... %>)."

syed mohsin Over a year ago

also script reference is in my head tag

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