Object Layering

[stephen barncard]

create a group with a field and a graphic. Make sure the field is at the
very top level with the graphic in back. Set the blendlevel and color of
the graphic to be 0 or whatever level looks good (I'd use 50%) and make it
the same rect of the card. The field can be whatever size you need to show
the message. Bring the group to the top level. Show and hide the group.

Instant no-hassle "fake" dialog.

On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 2:53 PM, Peter Bogdanoff <bogdanoff at me.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I have a stack with many cards. Each card contains a group and card
> objects. I want a single object (a field saying "Please wait...") to show
> as necessary and overlay everything on the card. It's hidden by scripts
> when no longer needed--the wait is over.
>
> As far as I can figure, that object needs to be a card object. Is this
> true? I'd like a simple solution! A dialog won't work (no user interaction
> is wanted). Is a palette necessary?
>
> Peter Bogdanoff
> UCLA
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