You can try jQuery.getScript(url, callback) http://docs.jquery.com/Ajax/jQuery.getScript#urlcallback
On Nov 19, 4:25 am, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have an issue that I initially thought was a jQuery problem, but > after simplifying things in preparation for posting my question, I see > that it's a fundamental javascript matter. > I don't understand why this works:http://pastebin.com/m3a767745 > but this doesn't:http://pastebin.com/m346451b4 > Note that the "external.js" file is just a single alert statement. > > What I'm trying to do (with javascript) is create a <script> element, > place it inside a particular element and execute it. > Thanks, > -Rob
