busy

Typeconstant
DictionaryLCS
LibraryLiveCode Script
Syntax
busy
Summary

Equivalent to the number 6.

Introduced1.0
OSmac, windows, linux, ios, android
Platformsdesktop, server, mobile
Example
set the cursor to busy
RelatedProperty: cursor
Constant: watch, six
Command: constant, mobileBusyIndicatorStart
Control Structure: repeat
Glossary: Standalone Application Settings, cursor, standalone application, loop
Description

Use the busy constant to set the cursor to a rotating beachball shape, suitable for showing the progress of lengthy operations.

The busy cursor is a rotating beach ball. Each time you use the statement set the cursor to busy, the beach ball advances in its rotation. For example, the following statements cause the cursor to appear to spin as long as the repeat loop is running:

repeat until someCondition is true
    set the cursor to busy -- spins a bit further
    doSomething -- insert whatever you want the loop to do here
end repeat

The following two statements are equivalent:

set the cursor to busy
set the cursor to 6

However, the first is easier to read and understand in LiveCode.

Important: If you use the busy cursor or other standard cursors in your application, you must include it when you create your standalone. Make sure the "Cursors" option on the Inclusions section on the General screen of the Standalone Application Settings window is checked.

Note: This does not bring up the busy symbol on mobile devices. To bring up the busy indicator on Android or iOS use the mobileBusyIndicatorStart command.

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