Javascript print() on Mac

[gsdutt]

Hi,
I am trying to use javascript on mac. But, I get an error as to, object not found. This works on all browsers on windows. I was wondering if there is anything specific I would have to do, to make it work on Mac.

I have 2 frames, the top frame has the content and the bottom one has a button to print the top frame. The code I am using is, parent.frames[0].print();

Thanks in advance.

GS

[Macguru]

Hi gsdutt,

I guess you are talking about IE 5 for Mac?

One of the numerous problems with IE 5 for the Mac is that the Print command only prints the active frame. I dont know of anyway to fix this (hope someone does). Did you try it on another Mac browser?

[gsdutt]

Hello,

I have not tried it on any other browser. But, will try. Is there anyway to get around this?

[Macguru]

Err...

Not to use frames?

Please give us more details on why you need to use them. This detail can be important.

Hope you get some solution, soon.

[gsdutt]

Hi,

Yes, I would need to use frames, cause I am pulling the content from the main site. This pop-up page is like printer friendly version of the main page. The top frame being the content of the page and the bottom frame a print button.

Once the button is clicked, I print the top frame(presently using parent.frames[0].print()).

Thanks,

GS

[jatar_k]

You could always use a little php/perl, open the page you need to show, remove the </body></html> from the end of the page and insert your print button and then put back the </body></html> and then diplay the page. You wouldn't need to use frames that way.

I don't think you are going to make it work with the frames/printing bug otherwise.

I understand the frames are necessary but then why IE 5? why Mac?(not starting anything, I love Mac) why print link? It would seem to me that a work around would be the only solution. Otherwise one of the "essential" criteria has to give.