metal

Typeproperty
DictionaryLCS
LibraryLiveCode Script
Syntax
set the metal of <stack> to {true | false}
Associationsstack
Summary

Displays a window with a textured-metal appearance.

Introduced2.1
Deprecated6.7
OSmac
Platformsdesktop, server
Example
set the metal of this stack to false
set the metal of stack "Calculator" to true
Values
NameTypeDescription
Value

The metal property of a stack is true or false. By default, the metal of a newly created stack is set to false.

RelatedKeyword: default
Property: backgroundPattern, decorations
Object: stack
Glossary: property, dialog box, Aqua, palette, metal window
Description

Use the metal property to give OS X windows a distinctive appearance suitable for applications such as calculators, oscilliscopes, video camera controllers, and other uses that emulate or control a physical device

Before using the metal property, consult Apple's Aqua user-interface guidelines to determine whether the use is appropriate. In general, metal windows should be used to represent physical devices or interfaces to such devices, and should be used only for the application's main window (not for palettes and dialog boxes).

On Mac OS, Unix, and Windows systems, the metal property has no effect.

Note: The setting of this property determines whether the stack's decorations property includes "metal".

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