tool
Type
function
Summary
Returns the name of the currently chosen tool.
Syntax
the tool
tool()
Description
Use the tool function to find out which tool is currently selected.
The tool names are the same as the names used with the choose command to select a tool for use.
Examples
the tool
if the tool is not "browse tool" then choose browse tool
Value
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
return | enum | The tool function returns one of the following tool names: browse, pointer, button, field, scrollbar, graphic, image, player, select, pencil, bucket, brush, eraser, spray can, rectangle, line, round rect, oval, polygon, curve, regular polygon, or dropper, followed by the word "tool" |
Related
command: choose
control structure: function
function: tool
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
mobile