pointer

Type

keyword

Summary

Designates the Pointer tool, which is used to select objects.

Syntax

pointer

Description

Use the pointer keyword to edit a stack.

When using the Pointer tool, the cursor is an arrow. Use this tool to select, resize, and move controls.

You cannot edit the objects in stacks whose cantModify property is true or stacks which are being displayed as a palette, modeless dialog, or modal dialog. Only stacks displayed as an editable window can be edited. (Use the topLevel command to display a stack in an editable window.)

Examples

choose pointer tool

Related

object: stack

property: cantModify

command: topLevel, select, palette, choose

function: tool, stacks

glossary: object, keyword, property, modeless dialog box, editable window, modal dialog box, command, control

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile