I know there are ways to invoke javascript inside the html wrapper template for the flex application using ExternalInterface, but is it possible to reference an external html page?
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JavaScript, generally, operates on the page that is loaded/renderered in a browser. It sounds like you want to run a JavaScript function on a page that isn't currently loaded/renderered in the browser. This would not be possible.
You might be able to do something with an embedded/hidden iframe in the html wrapper that loads your external page hidden from view. Then ExternalInterface should be able to access the HTML Wrapper which can access the iFrame.
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If you know the name of the other page/tab, use ExternalInterface to call a function on your current page which then calls a function on a "sister" page/tab. If the other page is not yours, or is on a different domain, you may be out of luck :(
How to call a function in separate named window:
new_window = window.open("page2.php", "window2", "height=120");
new_window.test();
Sample taken from: http://www.ozzu.com/programming-forum/call-javascript-function-from-another-window-t54343.html
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i think its not possible to reference an external html page. you call function in AS3
ExternalInterface.call("MyFun");
in html wrapper file of flex within javascript you have to define function MyFun
function MyFun()
{
............
..........
}
