<%-#create the modal container %> var modal_container = tn.createEl('div'); $('body')[0].appendChild(modal_container); <%-#put the partial in the modal%> <%- modal_container_content = escape_javascript( spurs_modal modal_file_or_partial, modal_object, modal_options ) %> modal_container.innerHTML = "<%= modal_container_content %>"; <%-#activate the modal%> $(modal_container.children[0]).modal();