Is it possible to interpolate my angle bracket, percent, equals <%= %> syntax in external javascript files?

Question

Often times when mixing jQuery with asp.net I need to use asp .net angle bracket percent, <% %>, syntax within a jQuery selector.

If I would like to separate the Jav

Answer 1

No, you'll need to refactor your JavaScript to accept that information as parameters.

So, instead of

jQuery('#<%=MainPanel.ClientId%>').hide('slow');

do something like this:

function hidePanel(panelId) {
        jQuery('#' + panelId).hide('slow');
}

which you can call from your page with

hidePanel('<%=MainPanel.ClientId%>');