grid

Type

property

Summary

Specifies whether dragged objects are snapped to a grid.

Syntax

set the grid to {true | false}

Description

Use the grid property to align objects easily.

If the grid property is set to true, any object the user moves or resizes is moved or resized to the nearest point on the grid. If the object is moved, its top and left are multiples of the gridSize. If the object is resized, its height and width are multiples of the gridSize.

If the grid is false, moved and resized objects are not constrained and are moved to exactly where the user puts them.

The setting of the grid property does not affect the move command, or setting properties such as the location or rectangle of the object, or nudging objects a single pixel with the arrow keys. Only mouse movements are affected.

Examples

set the grid to true

Value

Name	Type	Description
value	bool	The grid is true or false By default, the grid property is set to true.

Related

command: move

constant: left

glossary: object, property, pixel, constrain, command

keyword: top, point, rectangle

property: location, slices, height, properties, width, gridSize

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile