quit

Type

command

Summary

Quits the application.

Syntax

quit [<exitCode>]

Description

Use the quit command to exit LiveCode (or a standalone application).

Once issued, the quit command triggers a shutdownRequest message. If the shutdownRequest message is not passed then the quit will be blocked (i.e. the program won't close).

If you want to check a condition or ask the user for confirmation before deciding whether to quit, use an if control structure:

    on getMeOuttaHere
        answer \"Are you sure you want to quit?\" with \"No way\" or \"OK\"
        if it is \"OK\" then 
            quit
        end if
    end getMeOuttaHere

To force a quit without sending a shutdownRequest message use:

    lock messages 
    quit

Parameters

Name	Type	Description
exitCode		The exit status to return to the operating system. If you don't specify an exitCode, the exit status is 0. The exitCode must be an integer greater than or equal to 0.

Examples

quit 1

if it is "OK" then
  quit
end if

Related

glossary: application, command, standalone application, control structure, message

message: shutdownRequest, shutdown

command: kill, close process

control structure: if

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile