gistfile1.java

    public void doSearchButton(View v)
    {
    	Dialog alert = new Dialog(SearchTabActivity.this);
		alert.setContentView(R.layout.search_filter);
		alert.setTitle("Filter Search Options");
		alert.setCancelable(true);
		
		Button butt=(Button)alert.findViewById(R.id.continueButton);
		butt.setOnClickListener(new OnClickListener()
		{
			@Override
			public void onClick(View v)
			{
				alert.cancel(); //how do i make "alert" accessible in this scope?
			}
		});
		
		alert.show();
    }