Modal browsers

There are two types of browsers: modeless and modal browsers. A modeless browser is created 

when you click Browse on the File menu. Modeless browsers are typically used to organize files. They 

can stay open in the background while you work with other windows, such as fractal windows.

A modal browser is shown when you must select a 

parameter set

 or 

formula

. The modal browser 

looks like a modeless browser, but it contains a small built in toolbar, and Open and Cancel buttons. 

You must close the modal browser by clicking Open or Cancel before continuing.

Modal browsers are also used to save parameter sets and 

gradients

. In this case, they contain input 

boxes to enter a file name and a title, and a Save button.

You can compare modal browsers to standard Windows Open and Save dialog boxes, except that 

they work with entries (such as parameter sets and formulas) instead of files. In the same way, a 

modeless browser can be compared to Windows Explorer.

Next: 

File types

See Also

Browsers

Browser toolbar

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