Include remote js file on the fly?

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Is there a simple way to include a remote js file on the fly (in an onclick function)?

The "verify" onclick event for our ssl site seal requires a code include from the vendor. Trouble is, it slows loads times. So I extracted the function from their js and hosted it locally - but they change the request params from time to time so I have to manually edit the js.

It would be nicer if I could just include the remote file when someone clicks the site seal.

TIA.

possible duplicate of How do I load a javascript file dynamically? — Felix Kling
– Felix Kling, Commented May 6, 2011 at 12:00

Timon. Z · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-06 11:58:57Z

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If you are using jQuery you can use $.getScript

Description: Load a JavaScript file from the server using a GET HTTP request, then execute it.

answered May 6, 2011 at 11:58

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nedge2k Over a year ago

thanks but i want to use as little js as possible and don't want to load up any other libraries such as moo tools or jquery.

Timon. Z Over a year ago

So just look at Felix Kling comment : stackoverflow.com/questions/5235321/…

James Jithin · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-06 12:03:30Z

You can use the createElement() and add it to the DOM. Please see the below document.

http://www.hunlock.com/blogs/Howto_Dynamically_Insert_Javascript_And_CSS

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