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licensed

Type

function

Summary

Returns true if the development environment is running.

Syntax

the licensed
licensed()

Description

Use the licensed function to determine whether the user is using a standalone application or the development environment.

If the licensed function is false, the current application is a standalone, which has certain limitations on scripting. These limitations are described by the scriptLimits function.

Examples

the licensed
if not licensed() then hide button "Edit Script"

command: edit

control structure: function

function: revLicenseType, scriptLimits

glossary: development environment, return, standalone application

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

Platforms

desktop

server

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