Generating Windows (layers) for Rich UI

programming flash
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Hey there,

I have a web site that I’m working on in which I am generating windows for in the flash movie. I’ve seen a few flash movies out there that allow you to generate “window” layers in them.

The windows are capable of being:

  1. closed
  2. draggable
  3. Can be placed “on top” when activated

The movies simulate an operating system user interface, or a very advanced operating system user interface at that. Does anyone know where I can find a tutorial on how to create such windows? I just need something simple.

My angle at going at this is to do the following:

  1. Create MAIN movie.
  2. Create WINDOW movie.
  3. Have MAIN movie load WINDOW movie into a TARGET.
  4. Code the Target to make it capable of being closed, draggable, and w/ active layering (this seems like it would be the most difficult).

Anyone have any ideas or pointers?

Thanks in advance,
–The_Real_Loki

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http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/swapdepth.htm

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Apologies. I should’ve searched the forum I guess. Thank you. Me Stoopid. NICE WELCOME!

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You’re welcome. Glad I could have helped. :slight_smile:

Welcome to the forum. :slight_smile:

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Thanks again for the prompt reply. :slight_smile: