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Is there a way to change context to iframe in javascript console?

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I would like to change the context of the javascript executed in the webkit developer tool/firebug console to execute its code like it is running from inside an iframe on the page.

I know I could do this by opening the page in the iframe on a separate page, but I want to run code where it interacts with the parent frame.

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answered 13 Years ago mckaylab · Accepted Answer

Chrome 15 allows you to change the scope of the console. On the bottom of the console, next to the clear console button, there is a menu that says <top frame> which will give a list of available frames:

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Firefox has a similar feature currently in development:

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You can also navigate across frames using the command line:

var frame = document.getElementById(frame1).contentWindow;

cd(frame);