Description

The GetTopModal Lua function returns a handle for the modal at the top. Modal is the internal name for pop-ups that interrupt the system's normal operation. A modal blocks other UI elements from being used while it is open.

For example, when opening a window's settings pop-up, it is not possible to use the command line. The settings pop-up is a modal. Modals can also be identified by the rest of the UI, which darkens a bit when it is open.

Argument

This function does not have any arguments.

Return

Handle | nil:
The function returns a handle to the top modal UI object if there is one.

Example

This example uses the Dump() function to show information about the StagePopup selection pop-up.

Dump()

The Dump() function returns a string with information about the object, for instance, the name, class, path of the object, its properties, and children.

Learn more in the Dump() topic.

Copy Code

Lua

return function()
    -- Open a Modal / Pop-up.
    Cmd('Menu "StagePopup"')
    -- Add a small wait.
    coroutine.yield({activeShowstatus=0.2})
    -- Get the handle for the modal / pop-up. 
    local modalHandle = GetTopModal()
    -- If there is a handle then dump all information else print en error feedback.
    if modalHandle ~= nil then
        Printf("=============== START OF DUMP ===============")
        modalHandle:Dump()
        Printf("================ END OF DUMP ================")
    else
        ErrPrintf("The Modal UI object could not be found.")
    end
    -- Close the modal / pop-up by pressing the Escape key.
    Keyboard(1,'press','Escape')
    Keyboard(1,'release','Escape')
end