Create a window like the "about this mac" window

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#1

I would like to create a window like the “about this mac” window. I need a window that floats above all other windows yet doesnt deactivate windows photoshops tool palettes. Anyone done this here?

#2

Using the UI inspector it looks like the window is a carbon window and uses this level:

AXSystemFloatingWindow

In fact the UI inspector behaves in the same way as the “about this mac” window.

Does anyone know if it is possible to make a cocoa window use the characteristics of this?

#3

Hmm, photoshop palletes still go away if I click on the window made using this.

Is there a way to make a panel non activating, yet make it so it doesnt hide deactivate?

#4

Jaque your idea is cool. :cool:
wouldn’t this do it without having to make those files you mentioned?


call method "setLevel:" of it with parameter "NSFloatingWindowLevel"

to use anywhere in script: replace <it> with <window “Your_Windows_Name”>