cantSelect
Type
property
Summary
Specifies whether a control can be selected with the Pointer tool.
Syntax
set the cantSelect of <object> to {true | false}
Description
Use the cantSelect property to protect a control from being changed by the user.
If the cantSelect of a control is set to true, the user cannot select it (and so cannot resize it or move it). If a group or card has cantSelect set to true, all of its children will also act as if they have cantSelect set to true (i.e. They will also not be selectable.) You can use 'the effective cantSelect ' to determine if the object, or any of its ancestors have cantSelect set.
When the user clicks the control with the Pointer tool, LiveCode acts as though it has been clicked with the Browse tool. If the cantSelect is false, the user can click the control with the Pointer tool to select it.
A handler can still select the object, regardless of the setting of the cantSelect property.
Examples
set the cantSelect of field "Background" to true
Value
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
value | bool | The cantSelect of a control is true or false. By default, the cantSelect of a newly created control is false. |
Related
command: modeless, disable, select
function: tool
glossary: property, Pointer tool, Browse tool
property: selected
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 1.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
server
mobile