I'm using Tk::FileDialog for file and directory selection.

I have a problem in MS Windows, the FileDialog window appears behind the parent window and is therefore partially or fully hidden. An annoyance to the user.

The script must run on both UNIX and MSWindows platforms. I chose Tk::FileDialog because it worked the best on both platforms. The FileDialog window works fine in UNIX (ie. it shows up on top).

Is there a better module to use that will work on both platforms?
Does anyone know of a configure setting that will force the FileDialog window to the top?

Sample code: 
my $Dir = $main->Frame(....);
my $DirDialog = $Dir->FileDialog(-Title=>'A title',
                                 -Create=>0,
                                 -SelDir=>1);
my $DirDialog->configure(-FPat=>'*',
                         -ShowAll=>'NO');
my $DirName = $DirDialog->Show(-Path => $APathName);

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In reply to Annoyance with Tk::FileDialog in MSWindows by mtr4cv

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