# Generating Windows (layers) for Rich UI

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generating-windows-layers-for-rich-ui/20221>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [May 6, 2003, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generating-windows-layers-for-rich-ui/20221 "2003-05-06T16:21:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![the\_real\_loki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@the\_real\_loki](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/the_real_loki)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generating-windows-layers-for-rich-ui/20221/1 "2003-05-06T16:21:17Z")

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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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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generating-windows-layers-for-rich-ui/20221/2 "2003-05-06T16:22:04Z")

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[http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/swapdepth.htm](http://www.kirupa.com/developer/actionscript/swapdepth.htm)

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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generating-windows-layers-for-rich-ui/20221/3 "2003-05-06T16:24:05Z")

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

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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generating-windows-layers-for-rich-ui/20221/4 "2003-05-06T16:25:17Z")

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You’re welcome. Glad I could have helped. 🙂

Welcome to the forum. 🙂

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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/generating-windows-layers-for-rich-ui/20221/5 "2003-05-06T16:27:10Z")

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Thanks again for the prompt reply. 🙂