JS Expressions in the little boxes

[Ike@ACE]

First, I was under the impression that the little JS boxes in Studio were able to hold expressions. Was I wrong?

Second, if I wasn't wrong, then I'm guessing that I'm not using the correct syntax for it. To clarify, I am creating a 3D HMD experience with voice commands, and I'm trying to fill in the JS box with the expression below:

if ($scope.app.params.ExperienceType != 'Child') { viewCtrl.Start(); }

Unfortunately, this isn't having the desired effect and is also causing the Start function to not fire at all. My question is, what syntax do I need to use for the ExperienceType variable? I feel like that is where the problem is, but I'm not sure how to fix it. If it's not that, then what else might it be?

[sgreywilson · Accepted solution]

The best approach is to reference a function in the littel JS boxes for example

in your Home.jS create a function

$scope.doSomething () {

if ($scope.app.params.ExperienceType != 'Child') { viewCtrl.Start(); }

}

and in  the little box add

doSomething(); // without the $scope prefix. This approach  will call your function doSomething and will be able to reference $scope.app 

Also the JS boxes I believe do not  allow references to $scope that is the main reason I think your code is not working is not working -