Non-maximized windows in iOS

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Non-maximized windows in iOS

Overview

A non-maximized window can occupy a section of the screen only. Most of the time, the non-maximized windows are used to display information messages.

Creating a non-maximized window

To create a non-maximized window:

Click among the quick access buttons.
- The element creation window appears: click "Window" then "Window".
- The window creation wizard starts.
- Select "Blank for iPad" or "Blank for iPhone" in the wizard and validate.
The window is created in the editor.
Display the description window ("Description" from the popup menu).
In the "Style" tab, select "Non-maximized window".
Remarks:
- The "Window with arrow" option is used to create a window with arrow.
- This type of window is available for iPad only.
Validate.

Characteristics of non-maximized windows

Window size

The size of window when it is opened can be modified in the "Details" tab of description window.

By default, the window is centered in relation to the screen.

Remark: The minimum and maximum heights and widths of the window can be defined in the "Style" tab of the description window ("Min/Max size" button).

Opening a non-maximized window

The opening of a non-maximized window is performed by OpenChild or by OpenMobileWindow.
For example:

OpenMobileWindow(WIN_Non_Max)

Versions 21 and later

Clipped window

A non-maximized window can be clipped (non-rectangular window). To do so, use an image in PNG format.

To clip a non-maximized window:

In the "Style" tab of the window description, select the "Transparent" background color.
In the "Image" tab of the window description, select:
- a background image in PNG format,
- the "According to image" transparency mode.
  Remark: The image transparency is supported by the PNG format.

New in version 21

Clipped window

A non-maximized window can be clipped (non-rectangular window). To do so, use an image in PNG format.

To clip a non-maximized window:

In the "Style" tab of the window description, select the "Transparent" background color.
In the "Image" tab of the window description, select:
- a background image in PNG format,
- the "According to image" transparency mode.
  Remark: The image transparency is supported by the PNG format.

Clipped window

A non-maximized window can be clipped (non-rectangular window). To do so, use an image in PNG format.

To clip a non-maximized window:

In the "Style" tab of the window description, select the "Transparent" background color.
In the "Image" tab of the window description, select:
- a background image in PNG format,
- the "According to image" transparency mode.
  Remark: The image transparency is supported by the PNG format.

Remark

The title bar of a non-maximized window is displayed for the Window with arrow windows only.