xhtml strict and frames

[pony]

OK, I'm working on some content that has to validate as XHTML1.0 Strict. This content is being presented using frames (don't ask, please just don't ask ).
Now, when my content contains links to external sites I want to break out of the frames so I use the 'target' attribute with a value "_top". The problem is that this doesn't validate in XHTML1.0 Strict.

Anyone out there know a way round this without getting rid of the frames (if only) or moving to XHTML1.0 Transitional.

[iTec]

case of curiosity here, how come you can use frames but you cant use transitional?

I know you said not to ask.. but im a cat with a death wish

as for your answer, could you not use javascript to open the link in a new window or you dont want that?

[cpradio]

try using javascript:parent.location = 'links.htm';

[pony]

thanks guys but I'm pretty sure that will be ruled offside as well

[zweistein]

Shouldn't you use "Frameset" DTD when you use frames? May be stupid, but I think I read it somewhere... Try that one.

[pony]

I think the Frameset DTD is only for the Frameset page.

On the javascript issue. I've been reminded by a colleague quoting from a dog eared content guidance doc that the reason we dont't use javascript for links is to allow for the possibility that users may not have javascript enabled.

[pony]

Given all the strictures this one has been deemed unfixable round here. So they've decided to go with Transitional.
Hurrah!

I still wish they'd just get rid of the frames though.

[zweistein]

Originally posted by pony
I think the Frameset DTD is only for the Frameset page.

Ooops... I obviously missed the point here... When you define the frames, do you use the name attribute, or the id attribute as well. Try adding the "id" attribute instead of "name" and try again...