Problems with (ask and answer) dialogs with LC 10 on Windows 11

[Klaus major-k]

Hi Mark,

> Am 03.12.2024 um 09:06 schrieb Mark Waddingham via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com>:
> 
> On 2024-11-29 12:53, Klaus major-k via use-livecode wrote:
>> Hi friends,
>> a friend of mine has recently upgraded to Windows 11 and now has this problem:
>> All (ask and answer) dialogs appear in the background and not in front as exspected.
>> Clicking in any IDE window will cause this "block (?)" beep, and he must use ALT-Tab
>> until the dialog finally comes to front. And then it takes several clicks until he can enter
>> text into the input field (Ask dialog).
>> Anyone seen this and/or is this a known problem on Windows (11) with LC 10?
> Not that we are aware of :)
> The code for handling ask/answer dialogs on windows hasn't changed - they are 'just' modal stacks wrapped in engine syntax so if they were generally broken on Windows 11 with LC10, I think we would have heard by now (I do windows development in Windows 11, and haven't see this issue for example).
> Could ask your friend to see if he sees the same issue with 9.6.13 - that will help narrow down the possible causes.
> Of course, there could be Windows 11 system settings which are affecting things - or indeed third party software. Any information your friend could provide there might help.
> 
> Warmest Regards,
> 
> Mark.

thank you, I will ask him!


Best

Klaus
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