browse

Typekeyword
DictionaryLCS
LibraryLiveCode Script
Syntax
browse
Summary

Designates the Browse tool, which is used to interact with the objects of a stack.

Introduced1.0
OSmac, windows, linux, ios, android
Platformsdesktop, server, mobile
Example
choose browse tool
RelatedCommand: palette, choose
Function: tool
Glossary: object, keyword, Browse tool, property, modeless dialog box, modal dialog box
Object: stack
Description

Use the browse keyword to enter normal (non-editing) mode.

When using the Browse tool, the cursor is a pointing hand (or, over editable fields, an I-beam). This tool is used for user actions such as clicking buttons and typing in fields.

The Browse tool is always in effect for stacks whose cantModify property is true and for a stack being displayed as a palette, modeless dialog, or modaldialog, regardless of which tool is currently chosen.

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