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menuMessage

Type

property

Summary

Has no effect and is included in LiveCode for compatibility with imported HyperCard stacks.

Syntax

set the menuMessage of <menuItem> to <messageName>

Description

In HyperCard, the menuMessage property determines what message is sent when the user chooses a menu item.

A handler can set the menuMessage to any value without causing a script error, but the actual action of the menu is not changed.

function: value

glossary: property, LiveCode, error, menu item, message, HyperCard, menu

keyword: menuItem

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

Platforms

desktop

server

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