JS Stopped working

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
I have had my custom JS code working for years, and now it seems to be not working anymore5 all of a sudden.
I see the error Uncaught TypeError: $ is not a function in the console.

Solution:
JS needs a namespace like jQuery when used in WordPress.
a $ will conflict with an increasing amount of scripts if used on WordPress

Relevant Documentation:
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/views/adding-custom-javascript-views/#achieving-great-results-with-little-coding-by-using-jquery

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Last updated by davidZ 4 years, 9 months ago.

Assisted by: Beda.

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February 1, 2020 at 12:39 am #1489123

davidZ

A few years ago, you helped me with this topic: https://toolset.com/forums/topic/show-results-in-modal/

Client just informed me that the modals have stopped working,

Here's the page with the issue: hidden link.

Any suggestions as to what might have changed since this topic was resolved?

Thanks

February 1, 2020 at 8:38 am #1489197

Beda

There are JS errors on this page that could block the execution of Bootstrap 3 Modals.

1. Uncaught SyntaxError: Invalid or unexpected token in your View, in the JS editor, where you add "window.addEventListener(\"load\", function() {"

2. Uncaught TypeError: $ is not a function as well in the custom JS on the line where you add "$('.dipper-poster').click(function() {"

$ is not a valid namespace, you should use jQuery or pass the namespace in the function($), please see https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/views/adding-custom-javascript-views/#achieving-great-results-with-little-coding-by-using-jquery

I think fixing those 2 errors will resolve the issue.

February 1, 2020 at 5:02 pm #1489347

davidZ

That was it! I wonder why it worked for three years before it broke...