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close window

Syntax

window(windowIdentifier).close()
close window windowIdentifier 

Description

Window command; closes the window specified by windowIdentifier.

To specify a window by name, use the syntax close window name, where you replace name with the name of a window. Use the complete pathname.

To specify a window by its number in windowList, use the syntax close window number, where you replace number with the window's number in windowList.

Closing a window that is already closed has no effect.

Be aware that closing a window does not stop the movie in the window nor clear it from memory. This command simply closes the window in which the movie is playing. You can reopen it quickly by using the open window command. This allows rapid access to windows that you want to keep available.

If you want to completely dispose of a window and clear it from memory, use the forget window command. Make sure that nothing refers to the movie in that window if you use the forget window command, or you will generate errors when scripts try to communicate or interact with the forgotten window.

Example

This statement closes the window named Panel, which is in the subfolder MIAW Sources within the current movie's folder:

window("@/MIAW Sources/Panel").close()

Example

This statement closes the window that is number 5 in windowList:

window(5).close()

See also

forget window, open window, windowList