newGraphic

Type

message

Summary

Sent to a new graphic right after it's created.

Syntax

newGraphic

Description

Handle the newGraphic message if you want to create additional objects, switch tools, or do other tasks when a new graphic is created.

Normally, the newGraphic message is handled at a higher level of the message path, since the newly created graphic does not yet have a script unless the templateGraphic contains one.

The actual creation is not triggered by the newGraphic message, so trapping the message and not allowing it to pass does not prevent the graphic from being created.

Examples

on newGraphic
  if the style of the target is "line" then set the points \
     of the target to the storedCoordinates of this card
end newGraphic

Related

command: copy, clone, paste

control structure: pass

glossary: object, trap, message path, message, tool, graphic

keyword: templateGraphic, graphic

property: script

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile