ACUCOBOL-GT supports a class of windows called floating windows. When run under a graphical environment, floating windows correspond to the graphical windows that are native to the host environment. Floating windows pop up over their parent window and can be repositioned by the user with the mouse or system menu (if present).
ACUCOBOL-GT also supports the creation, display, and manipulation of graphical controls. Toolbars can also be created and attached to floating windows. A toolbar can host any type of control, but is usually populated with push buttons, check boxes, and radio buttons. To simplify the programming of graphical controls, ACUCOBOL-GT provides a consistent method for their specification and handling. For a complete description of graphical controls, see Graphical Controls.