dragSource
Type
function
Summary
Returns the long ID of the object that dragged data was dragged from.
Syntax
the dragSource
dragSource()
Description
Use the dragSource function to find out which object, and which object type, is being dragged from.
The dragSource function only returns a value while a drag and drop is in progress. Otherwise, the dragSource function returns empty.
Examples
the dragSource
if the short name of the dragSource is empty then beep
Value
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
return | The dragSource function returns the long ID property of the object. If the drag came from another application, the dragSource returns an application identifier, or empty if the source cannot be determined. |
Related
control structure: function
function: target
glossary: property, return, object type, drag and drop, object
property: ID
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 2.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
Platforms
desktop
server