Re: [xwt-users] new to xwt - modal windows and gui size

Emiliano,

thanks a lot for the info!

Emiliano Heyns wrote:

> Karl Pongratz wrote:
>
>> XWT looks quite interesting. I had a look at the demos provided on 
>> the xwt.org site. I also tried the new XWT sampler though it seems 
>> that it is not yet completed, i.e. when trying to open something from 
>> the menu, such as help, credits, etc.,  nothing happens.
>> Two questions where I didn't  find anything in the faq.
>> Q1. Does XWT support modal  windows such as alerts, confirm or any 
>> other sub windows on top of the main window?
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>
> Yes, if you read 'support' narrowly. There isn't a built-in facility 
> for modal windows, although you can open new windows and (actively) 
> keep them on top.
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>> Q2. If you build quite a complex user interface I suppose that the 
>> file size can easily get 300+ Kb. Are there any know values for gui 
>> file size or is it possible to load parts of the gui (sub windows) 
>> only upon request?
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> It's impossible to have 'known values' for GUI file sizes, since it's 
> obviously going to depend totally on the size and complexity of your 
> GUI. It will always be at least as big as the widget set, so the 
> sapler application can be a good indication of what the minimum size 
> will be. Over the lifetime of an application instance, though, you 
> don't need to re-download the UI as with a regular webapp, so the 
> savings add up quite fast.
>
> And yes, it will be possible to load parts of the GUI upon request.
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