How to get asp.net client id at external javascript file

Question

When I use embedded javascript functions I can get client id of elements with this code:

document.getElementById(\'<%=buttonXXX         


        

Answer 1

You could use a class selector. jquery might greatly simplify your life here. So you could apply a special class to the control:

and in your external javascript file once the DOM is ready you could reference the button using a class selector:

$(function() {
    var fooButton = $('.foo');
});