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Window Methods

Description

Alpha Anywhere provides the following methods for controlling the application window. These methods apply to Forms, Browses, and the Status Bar. Refer to the method description for the proper way to call the method.

  • .HIDE()

    Hides the window.

  • .ISVISIBLE()

    Returns .T. (TRUE) if a window is visible; otherwise, returns .F. (FALSE).

  • .MAXIMIZE()

    Maximizes the window.

  • .MINIMIZE()

    Minimizes the window.

  • .RESTORE()

    Restores the window to its size before a .MINIMIZE()or .MAXIMIZE().

  • .SHOW()

    Displays the window.

  • .SIZE_GET()

    Returns a character string containing the width and height in inches of the window.

  • .WINDOW_POSITION()

    Positions a window on the screen. Has features supported only by V6.

  • .ZORDER()

    Sets the z-order stacking position of a MDI child window.

  • A5.ACTIVATING()

    Returns the name of the MDI window that has just got focus.

  • A5.DEACTIVATING()

    Returns the name of the MDI window that has just lost focus.

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