Newton 2.x Q&A: How to Prevent an Application from Becoming a Backdrop

How to Prevent an Application from Becoming a Backdrop

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How to Prevent an Application from Becoming a Backdrop (8/8/93)

Q: Is there a way an application can request not to be a backdrop application?

A: Yes, adding a non-nil 'noBackdrop slot to the base view will stop an application from becoming a backdrop application.