backSize

Type

property

Summary

Specifies the width and height of the specified background.

Syntax

set the backSize of <group> to <width>, <height>

Description

Use the backSize property to hide members of a group from view.

The first item of the backSize is the width of the group in pixels. The second item is the height of the group in pixels.

If you change the backSize of a group, the position of its top left corner remains unchanged.

This property is included in LiveCode for compatibility with imported SuperCard projects.

Examples

set the backSize of group "Nav Bar" to 160,20

Related

command: group

glossary: property, background

keyword: item

property: height, formattedRect, rectangle, width

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile