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How to access objects of formelements from other files?

 
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Hi,
I'd like to get the objects of the forms elements from other Html files into my current Html file. The other Html files are included in the current Html file insided the frame. i,e.. inside <iframe>..</iframe>.
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Narendranath.
 
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First off, you can only do it if they are on the same domain!
Second:
You are going to need hidden form fields in the main form, then you need to fill them in by using:
document.FormName.ElementName.value = parent.FrameName.document.FormName.ElementName.value;
Eric
 
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Thank You for your kind reply.
Regards,
Narendranath.
 
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