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doMenu

Type

command

Summary

Simulates a choice from a menu.

Syntax

doMenu <menuItem> [of menu <menuName>]

Description

Use the doMenu command to choose a menu item.

The doMenu command is not implemented for all menu item|menu items. This command is included in LiveCode for compatibility with imported HyperCard stacks.

Parameters

NameTypeDescription

menuItem

The name of a menu item.

menuName

The name of the menu in which the menuItem appears.

Examples

doMenu "New Card" of menu "Object"
doMenu (line 10 of tList)

command: copy, enable menu, paste

glossary: LiveCode, command, menu item, HyperCard

keyword: menuItem, menu

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

Platforms

desktop

server

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