JavaScript Works in IE 6, but not IE 7 - Example provided

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Hi,

I have some simple JavaScript on my page that worked for years in IE 6
without an error that I am aware of, but does not work in IE 7. Any insight
on this issue that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Check out the example below in both browsers to see for yourself:
http://216.122.147.105/ie7error.html

NOTE: The above JavaScript functions properly in Netscape 8.n as well.
 
Hi,

I think it's because the javascript function in your demo page isn't aware
of more recent IE versions. It's using the UserAgent string to check
browser type. On my system Windows XP SP2 with IE7, the UserAgent string is:

"mozilla/4.0 (compatible; msie 7.0; windows nt 5.1; infopath.2; .net clr
2.0.50727; .net clr 3.0.04506.30; fdm; .net clr 1.1.4322)"

I think you might need to edit following script in function BrowserType():

this.ie = ((agt.indexOf("msie") != -1) && (! this.opera));
this.ie3 = (this.ie && (this.major < 4));
this.ie4 = (this.ie && (this.major == 4) && (agt.indexOf("msie 5")==-1)
&& (agt.indexOf("msie 6")==-1) && (agt.indexOf("msie 7")==-1));
this.ie4up = (this.ie && (this.major >= 4));
this.ie5 = (this.ie && (this.major == 4) && (agt.indexOf("msie 5")!=-1));
this.ie6 = (this.ie && (this.major == 4) && (agt.indexOf("msie 6")!=-1));
this.ie7 = (this.ie && (this.major == 4) && (agt.indexOf("msie 7")!=-1));
this.ie5up = (this.ie && !this.ie3 && !this.ie4);

However, I don't recommend it since it will easily break if IE 8 is out. I
recommend use following version of browser sniffer javascript:

#JavaScript Browser Sniffer: WebTools - WebReference.com
http://www.webreference.com/tools/browser/javascript.html



Sincerely,
Walter Wang ([email protected], remove 'online.')
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Hi,
Hi,
Click to expand...

However, I don't recommend it since it will easily break if IE 8 is out. I
recommend use following version of browser sniffer javascript:

#JavaScript Browser Sniffer: WebTools - WebReference.com
http://www.webreference.com/tools/browser/javascript.html
Click to expand...

Browser sniffing can always be replaced by object detection, which is
clearly the way to go. Why would you want to remember (or hardcode)
which browser supports which functionality? Just test for it, and act
accordingly.

Example:

var nTextField = null;

if ( document.getElementById )
{
nTextField = document.getElementById( "myTextField" );
}
else
{
if ( document.forms
&& document.forms[ "myForm" ]
&& document.forms[ "myForm" ][ "myTextField" ] )
{
nTextField = document.forms[ "myForm" ][ "myTextField" ];
}
else
{
if ( document.all )
{
nTextField = document.all[ "myTextField" ];
}
}
}

if ( nTextField )
{
// Proceed
}

HTH,
Laurent
 
Laurent,

Thanks for your input.

I agree that object detection is better and should be used if possible.

#JavaScript - Browser detect
http://www.quirksmode.org/js/detect.html

#Javascript - Object detection
http://www.quirksmode.org/js/support.html


Regards,
Walter Wang ([email protected], remove 'online.')
Microsoft Online Community Support

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This is an excellent apporach that I wasn't aware of. Thanks for the advice
and resources guys!
 
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