Usage

-- Lingo syntax
windowObjRef.open()

// JavaScript syntax
windowObjRef.open();

Description

Window method; opens a window and positions it in front of all other windows.

If no movie is assigned to the window on which open() is called, the Open File dialog box appears.

If the reference to the window object windowObjRef is replaced with a movie’s filename, the window uses the filename as the window name. However, a movie must then be assigned to the window by using the window’s fileName property.

If the reference to the window object windowObjRef is replaced with a window name, the window takes that name. However, a movie must then be assigned to the window by using the window’s fileName property.

To open a window that uses a movie from a URL, use downloadNetThing() to download the movie’s file to a local disk first, and then use the file on the disk. This procedure minimizes problems with waiting for the movie to download.

When using a local movie, use preloadMovie() to load at least the first frame of the movie prior to calling open(). This procedure reduces the possibility of movie load delays.

Opening a movie in a window is currently not supported in playback using a browser.

Parameters

None.

Example

This statement opens the window Control Panel and brings it to the front:

-- Lingo syntax
window("Control Panel").open()

// JavaScript syntax
window("Control Panel").open();

See also

close(), downloadNetThing, fileName (Window), preLoadMovie(), Window