Object Scope

[mjpearson]

I'm new to JavaScript and confused about the scope of objects.

When you define an object in a script, can it be accessed from another script? Or do I need to define it as a document object?

In otherwords:

<script1>
var object1 = objectdefinition();
</script1>
<script2>
object1.method1();
</script2>

-or- do I need to preface the object with "document."

<script1>
var document.object1 = new objectdefinition();
</script1>
<script2>
document.object1.method1();
</script2>


mike

 

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Objects are like variables -- they exist as part of the window object, no matter their type.

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[pauiel]

I'm not 100% sure, but you might try this:
<script1>
var object1 = objectdefinition();
</script1>
<script2>
document.object1.method1();
</script2>
(with the 'document.' added to "script2" from your original) If you need any further help just ask and I'll do my best.

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