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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