Setting variables in external javascript files

[matthew_coers]

I've noticed a strange behavior. If I set a variable in my page code inside of <script> tags, then that variable seems to be available and is successfully inserted into SiteCatalyst variables. On the other hand if I set the same variables in an external javascript that is loaded prior to the utag code, then it doesn't show up in SiteCatalyst In either case, I can see the correct data in the utag.data object. So, it appears to be there even though it doesn't show up in the s object Is there a reason why this is happening?

[craig_rouse]

This does seem strange, Matthew. All I can think is that there must be a timing issue somewhere, and at the point SiteCatalyst is firing, the data is not yet available. Since this is quite a specific case, please get in touch with your account manager for assistance, or send me a private message with the link to your test site so that I can verify why this is happening. Craig.