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I'm using a multi-frame set to sequentially display some graphics. I've set this to display with a Show() action , and to run once, automatically.

All that works as I expected, but...

When this sequence ends, I cannot get rid of the multi-frame.

I've tried hiding it and disabling it. Neither works.

Obviously I'm missing something basic. I'll be delighted and grateful if someone can tell me the secret.

I've solved the issue with a very rough work-around, but there must be something better.

My workaround is simple and effective: I just overlaid the multi-frame with another initially hidden frame with an opaque that exactly matches the page background. A Show() action hides the multi-frame. Like I said, crude but effective.

Ray --

On a new Page I created several graphics and Buttons, then a MultiFrame. I added several Frames, then using the Organizer, I highlighted an Object and Right Mouse dragged it into a Frame, then I used a Right Mouse Click and selected "Insert Into."

On the Organizer I highlighted the MultiFrame and opened the Properties window, then I clicked the MultiFrame tab. I checked "Play Automatically" with a time of 3 seconds, and under Play I selected "Once." I then highlighted the last Frame (bottom one on the Organizer) and added a Trigger of "On Show" with a Delay of 8 seconds followed by a "Hide MultiFrame #. NOTE: Make SURE you have highlighted which MultiFrame you want to Hide (even though there's only one). Failure to highlight and click "Apply" would generate the problem you described.

I did a Preview and it works as it's supposed to. The MultiFrame dispappears 8 seconds after the last Frame Object appears. Please check to make sure you have actually placed your graphics within each Frame, and that you haven't just layered them on top of each other. A quick check is to highlight the MultiFrame and drag it on the Page. If any graphics fail to move, then you haven't really placed them in a Frame.

Another possible solution which eliminates the Trigger/Action on the last Frame, is to create a blank Frame after the current end Frame. The new final Frame has nothing in it, so the MultiFrame looks as if it has "disappeared."

There are always several ways to accomplish things in OPUS.

Thanks Fred. I thought I'd done this properly, but applying your process it now works as expected.