raiseEvent Method

Passes a custom event notification from the scriptlet to the host application.

Applies To

Scriptlet

Syntax

window.external.raiseEvent( eventName, eventObject )

Parameters

eventName

A string that typically identifies the event that is being passed.

eventObject

A variant type that typically includes a reference to the object on the scriptlet that triggered the event.

Remarks

This method is the complement of the scriptlet container object's onscriptletevent event. Use this method to notify the host application about a non-standard event. For more information, see Defining Custom Events. For information about notifying the host application about standard events, see Handling Standard Events.