Modal windows are awesome
Modal windows are awesome because they allow you to create a truly seamless experience when using your app. Especially when combined with PJAX, your application will perform almost like a native app.
Launch modal nr 1. Modal with tabsModal number 1
You can just use the usual syntax to create modal boxes.
Just don't forget to add a close button so that the window can be closed.
Launch modal nr 1.
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Modal with tabs
As I said, you can do pretty much anything in the modal space. Even tabbed boxes. :-)
I often use tabs for forms. Check it out at the third tab.