Please wait, or Loading window?

[dstoltz]

I've seen some pretty slick looking "Please wait" or "Loading..." windows.

I am looking for something, so when a user clicks a button that will run a report, a small window will pop up that says "Please Wait" or whatever, and most importantly fades the rest of the screen. In other words, when you click the button the screen fades, and a small window appears to let you know it's working...

I've seen this done, and it looks really impressive. If I can find a site that does it, I'll post it...hopefully you know what I'm talking about though.

I think the trick here will be finding one that is cross-browser compatible.

Willing to pay if you know of someplace that is selling such a thing.

Thanks!

[boogyman]

this effect is either caused by some flash morphing or it uses javascript, more likey AJAX.

I would recommend that you use the AJAX approach as it is cross-browser / platform compatible when coded correctly, where as flash is dependent on the user to have the appropriate plug-in.

[dstoltz]

Yes, but I'm looking for a "pre-made" script, or something that can be purchased. I don't want to write it myself - that would be dangerous

If you know of any, please post.

Thanks!

[boogyman]

I have made a couple in the past, are you looking for a full page redirect? eg... what this site does when you first login, or are you looking for a local redirect for just the specific section of the page?

[dstoltz]

full redirect...in other words:

Page1.htm is the report filter criteria (date range) with submit button.

Submit gets clicked - small window pops up, fades out rest of screen while redirecting the submitted form data to:

Page2.htm - the report results.