Variables for tracking an object's motion and position

Authorware has a set of variables designed specifically for tracking an object's motion and position. The variables are listed in the following table along with a brief description. For more information about them, see System Variables.

Variable Description
Animating

Indicates whether an object is being moved by a motion icon.

DisplayHeight

Contains the height of an object.

DisplayLeft

Contains the distance between the left end of an object and the left edge of the Presentation window.

DisplayTop

Contains the distance between the top of the object and the top edge of the Presentation window.

DisplayWidth

Contains the width of an object.

DisplayX

Contains the distance from the center of the object to the left edge of the Presentation window.

DisplayY

Contains the distance from the center of the object to the top of the Presentation window.

Dragging

Indicates whether a user is dragging an object.

Movable*

Indicates whether the user can move an object.

Moving

Indicates whether an object is being moved by a motion icon or dragged by a user.

PathPosition

Contains the position of the object on a path.

PositionX
PositionY

Contains the vertical and horizontal position of an object in an area.

Movable can be set by the developer.


 

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