globalLoc

Type

function

Summary

Returns the equivalent, in absolute coordinates|global coordinates, of a point given in relative coordinates|local coordinates.

Syntax

the globalLoc of <point>

globalLoc(<point>)

Description

Use the globalLoc function to translate between screen coordinates and relative coordinates|window coordinates.

In window coordinates, the point 0,0 is at the top left of the stack window. In screen coordinates, the point 0,0 is at the top left of the screen.

The point returned by the globalLoc function is relative to the top left of the screen. If the system has more than one monitor, the globalLoc function returns a point relative to the top left of the main screen.

The first item of the return value is the horizontal distance in pixels from the left edge of the screen to the location given by point. The second item of the return value is the vertical distance from the top edge of the screen to the location given by point.

Parameters

Name	Type	Description
point		Any expression that evaluates to a point--a vertical and horizontal distance from the top left of the current stack, separated by a comma.

Examples

globalLoc("22,173")

put globalLoc(the mouseLoc) into tScreenLoc

Related

keyword: item, point, relative

control structure: function

glossary: relative coordinates, integer, absolute coordinates, return, return value

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile