> If an error occurs in reading a file, I want to open a Transcript window,
> when the first error is encountered and show that error message, then show
> any subsequent error messages.  I have opened a Transcript window but
> control doesn't return (I think) to the point after the open stuff and
> continue executing.

That's true. Have a look at StandardSystemController>>open and
ControlManager>>scheduleActive: -- you'll see that the currently active
process is terminate when a window is scheduled. It's hard to get around
this in MVC.

  Andreas
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