User Guide

closeFile() 267

Be aware that closing a window does not stop the movie in the window nor clear it from memory.

This method simply closes the window in which the movie is playing. You can reopen it quickly

by using the

open() (Window) method. 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()

method. Make sure that nothing refers to the movie in that window if you use the

forget()

method, or you will generate errors when scripts try to communicate or interact with the

forgotten window.

Parameters

None.

Example

This statement closes the window named Panel, which is in the subfolder MIAW Sources within

the current movie’s folder:

-- Lingo syntax

window(_movie.path & "MIAW Sources\Panel").close()

// JavaScript syntax

window(_movie.path + "MIAW Sources\\Panel").close();

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

-- Lingo syntax

window(5).close()

// JavaScript syntax

window(5).close();