this

Type

keyword

Summary

Indicates the current stack, or the current card of the current stack.

Syntax

this

Description

Use the this keyword to indicate the current card or current stack in an expression.

When used in a sort command, the this keyword indicates each card to be sorted. You can use the this keyword to sort cards by a card property.

Examples

local tCurrentName
put the name of this card into tCurrentName

sort cards by the mark of this card

send preOpenStack to this stack

Related

glossary: keyword, current stack, current card, command, property, expression

keyword: card, the

object: card

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile