Javascript seems to be cached -- changes are ignored

[DavidDiamond]

I am writing in ASP.NET 2.0 and whenever I make a change to a js file, I need to rename it or the prior code is processed.

Is it possible the javascript file is being cached? What do I need to do to allow me to modify the js file and have that be processed correctly?

Thanks.

[acoder]

I'm not sure about ASP.NET. You may have to ask in the .NET forum, but you could try this:

"myScript.js?preventCache=<%Now%>"

or similar depending on your server-side language, or even use Math.random().

[DavidDiamond]

Thanks acoder for the feedback.

I've tried to open the Javascript console to set the timeout, by using javascript: in the browser, but nothing happens in IE or Firefox. Do you have any suggestions for what I might need to do to get the console applet to open?

[acoder]

Thanks acoder for the feedback.

I've tried to open the Javascript console to set the timeout, by using javascript: in the browser, but nothing happens in IE or Firefox. Do you have any suggestions for what I might need to do to get the console applet to open?

I don't understand what you're trying to do here.

When you include the javascript, just add a timestamp to prevent caching issues.

[DavidDiamond]

I couldn't get your code to work, but changing it slightly to be

"myScript.js?pr eventCache<%=No w%>"

does work and solves my problem.

Thank you so much again for your help.

[acoder]

Yes, the = was in the wrong place.

Glad you got it working.