carry variable with javascript

[alohatofu]

Hello,

 

I have a link say

<a href="javascript:freak_new()">click link </a>

If i have varaibles that I want to carry with that link how would I do it?

 

 

I can't use <a href="javascript:freak_new()?var=2783"> can't I?

Thanks

 

 

[AndyB]

<a href="javascript:freak_new(2783)"> might work if the js function can use 2783

[alohatofu]

so can i use <a href="javascript:freak_new(<?php $number ?>)"> ?

[dwees]

Avoid use of the word JavaScript in your href's.  Instead, use an href like #, and put your code for the function in the onclick attribute of your link.

 

To answer your question, what you are suggesting will work, except you need to use

 

<a href="#" onclick="return freak_new(<?php echo $number ?>)">Click me</a>

 

If you use something like this format, you can return false, and cancel the link (if you need to).  If you return true, the link goes through.

 

Dave