Show Popup problem

[Scott Walker]

Scott said:

> John,
> 
> Video sync fixes the problem.  Thanks for your answer.
> 
> Why do you need the video sync after a "show popup" when you 
> don't need it with plain old "show".
> 
> A related question:
> 
> 	When would you use the msgbox command as opposed to 
> the show popup command.  I can't sort out in my head what 
> each is intended to do that the other does not do.
> 


Richard said:

As John said in his answer to you, filePro may not have thought that the
screen needed to be refreshed after your show popup.

Show does not require a screen refresh to display.



Scott responds:


I understand (now) what it does.  I just don't see why?  I can't imagine
a situation where I would issue the "show popup" command and NOT want to
see it on the screen, can you?


Richard said:

As for msgbox, it displays a message and stops processing until a key is
pressed.  You might use a message box if incorrect data is entered in to
field such as msgbox "You have entered a Phone # in the address
field";SCREEN  ,5.  Msgbox may also accept key stokes in answer to the
message. Also, once the message box has been answered, it closes.  SHOW
popup will stay up until processing hits a CLEARS to take down the
popup.

Scott responds:

Thanks, that makes it clear to me.




Regards


Scott