then

Type

keyword

Summary

Used in an if control structure to separate the condition from the statements that are executed if the condition is true.

Syntax

then

Description

Use the then keyword before the statements you want to execute if a condition is true.

If you want to execute a single statement, place the then keyword before the statement on the same line, as in these examples:

    if 1+1 = 2 then doSomethingTrite

or

    if someConditionObtains()
    then performAnAction

If you want to execute multiple statements, place the then keyword on the line before the list of statements, as in this example:

    if the backgroundColor of this stack is white then
        doFirstAction
        doAnotherAction
    end if

Examples

if a is true then beep

Related

control structure: if

glossary: keyword, statement, execute, control structure

keyword: else, end if

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile