javascript:window.open() in a DataGrid HyperlinkColumn

[Guest rpeters]

please reference:

http://www.dotnetjunkies.com/tutorials.aspx?tutorialid=219

 

I have a hyperlinkcolumn in a datagrid which fires off a javascript from the DataNavigateUrlFormatString that looks like:

 

"javascript:window.open('Report.aspx?Report=Sample');"

 

The new window opens fine. The problem is that the browser window where the javascript is called loads in a page with "[Object]" as the only thing on it. I do not want the calling page to go anywhere. This is a javascript issue.

 

any help is appreciated ...

 

rpeters

[Gazzo]

Hi rpeters,

 

I had exactly the same problem with this, and I eventually got it sorted, the only problem is, I am at home now and my solution is at work.

 

Taking a lucky dip in my memory, try setting a variable equal to the window.open method.

 

javascript:varRpt=window.open('Report.aspx?Report=Sample');

 

If this doesn't work let me know as I know I've solved this before.

 

Gazzo.