Multiple windows for a group-based communication system

One or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, perform a method of creating multiple windows in a user interface for a group-based communication system operating in a single-window user interface state, the method comprising:

• causing display of a parent window of the user interface for the group-based communication system,
• wherein the user interface for the group-based communication system is implemented with one or more code libraries configured to operate in the single-window user interface state;
• receiving, within the user interface, actuation of a control for creating a child window for the user interface;
• responsive to receiving the actuation of the control, creating the child window for the user interface,
• wherein a local variable for the child window is associated with a global variable of the one or more code libraries that is configured to manipulate the user interface, the local variable comprising a local variable scope distinct from a global variable scope of the global variable;
• and
• responsive to a change of state in the parent window, reflecting the change of state in the child window.

A system for creating multiple windows in a user interface for a group-based communication system operating in a single-window user interface state, the system comprising:

• a database;
• at least one processor;
• and
• one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the system to carry out actions, comprising:
• causing display of a parent window of the user interface for the group-based communication system,
• wherein the user interface for the group-based communication system is implemented with one or more code libraries configured to operate in the single-window user interface state;
• receiving, within the user interface, actuation of a control for creating a child window for the user interface;
• responsive to receiving the actuation of the control, creating the child window for the user interface,
• wherein a local variable for the child window is associated with a global variable of the one or more code libraries that is configured to manipulate the user interface, the local variable comprising a local variable scope distinct from a global variable scope of the global variable;
• and
• responsive to a change of state in the parent window, reflecting the change of state in the child window.