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Using Inline C# inside Javascript File in MVC Framework

rated 0 times [ 51] [ 2] / answers: 1 / hits: 27120 / 15 Years ago, thu, june 25, 2009, 12:00:00

I am trying to get inline C# to work in my JavaScript files using the MVC Framework. I made this little test code up.

$(document).ready(function() {

    alert(<%= ViewData[Message] %>);

});

When this code is used inside of the view it works perfectly. When I get outside of my aspx view and try this in a JavaScript file I get illegal XML character. I figure this is by design in the MVC Framework but I haven't been able to find any material on this on the web.

Has anyone gotten inline C# to work in JavaScript files using the MVC Framework?

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answered 15 Years ago georginaariao · Accepted Answer

As others have said, the C# is not being processed by the server.

A possible solution would be to have a separate view that uses the same model and outputs the JavaScript, then reference that view in your <script type=text/javascript src=yourJSview.aspx></script>.

Added as per SLaks' answer:

Set the content-type to text/javascript, and put your JavaScript source directly below the <%@ Page directive (without a <script> tag).

Beware that you won't get any IntelliSense for it in VS.