tool
Type
property
Summary
Specifies which tool is currently chosen.
Syntax
set the tool to <toolName>
Description
Use the tool property to check which tool is in use before performing an action that depends on the tool.
The tool names are the same as the names used with the choose command to select a tool for use.
Setting the tool is equivalent to choosing the tool with the choose command. When setting the tool property, you can omit the word "tool".
Examples
set the tool to "button tool"
set the tool to pointer
Related
control structure: function
function: tool
glossary: property, command, return
property: powerKeys
command: choose
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
mobile