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JavaScript

Posted by dylan kane
dylan kane
2,772 Points

Why can't I access JS functions made in separate JS files in my html when using Meteor

Meteor says when you write some javascript in a JS file, every file automatically has access to it everywhere in the app, but when I write a function in a a separate file like that, I just get a console error saying that function could not be found when I call it in html. The only way I can get it to work is by writing the JS in the html file but I want to keep the languages separate. Any idea on what the problem is?

Talgat Amanbayev
Talgat Amanbayev
3,983 Points

Hi!

You need to implement the new 1.3 update feature - imports. Basically, just write somewhere on top of your JS file:

import '../folder/subfolder/filename.js';

works for me great.

I hope it helps.

dylan kane
dylan kane
2,772 Points

thanks Talgat! why dont you put the comment as an answer so I can give you best answer!

1 Answer

Talgat Amanbayev
Talgat Amanbayev
3,983 Points

reposting my comment as dylan suggested: Hi! You need to implement the new 1.3 update feature - imports. Basically, just write somewhere on top of your JS file:

import '../folder/subfolder/filename.js';

works for me great. I hope it helps.