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Functions
Reference Index
- the abs of <number> --returns the absolute value of <number>
abs (<number>)
the annuity of <rate>, <periods> --computes present or future values of ordinary
annuity.
annuity (<rate>,<periods>) --<rate> is interest rate, <periods> is number of periods.
the atan of <number> --returns the trigonometric arc tangent of <number>
atan (<number>)
average (<list>) --returns the average of number in list.
backlist ( ) --returns the names of cards previously seen.
charToNum <char> --returns ASCII equivalent of <char>
the charToNum of <char>
the clickChunk
the clickH --returns the horizontal location of most recent mouse click
the clickV --returns the vertical location of most recent mouse click
the clickLine --returns the specification of the line clicked in a locked field
the clickLoc --returns the locations of the most recent mouse click as "h,v"
the clickText --returns the text of a single word clicked in a locked field
the clipboard --returns the type of data currently in the clipboard
the commandKey --returns "up" or "down"
compound (<rate>,<periods>) --computes present or future value of a compound interest-bearing account.
the cos of <angle> --returns the cosine of <angle>
cos(<angle>)
the currentMenu of <position> --returns the long name of the menu currently inserted in <position>
the currentWindow of <position> --returns the long name of the window in <position>
the [ <modifier> ] date --<modifier> is long, short, abbreviated, or abbrev. Returns a string representing the current date set in the Mac.
the diskSpace --returns the number of bytes on the current default volume
the errorObject --returns descriptor of the object whose script produced the error
exists <objectDescriptor> --returns true if objectDescriptor exists
the exp of <number> --returns the mathematical exponential of <number>
exp (<number>)
the exp1 of <number> --returns 1 less than the mathematical exponential of <number>
exp1(<number>)
the exp2 of <number> --returns the value of 2 raised to the power <number>
exp2 (<number>)
filePlayTime --returns string indicating time at which sound file is playing
the foundChuck --returns a chunk expression that indicates where the most
recent find command located its argument.
the foundField --returns a field expression for the field in which the most recent find command located its argument.
the foundLine --returns a line expression for the field in which the most recent find command located its argument.
the foundText --returns the characters enclosed in the box after the most recent find command has located its argument.
the foundWindow --returns the descriptor of the window that owns the field in which the most recent find command located its argument
globalLoc <theLoc> --converts point coordinates to a global coordinate system
globals --returns item list of names of global variables initialised since start-up
hasMemory <theSize> --returns true if theSize in bytes is available in a contiguous block
the heapSpace --returns largest block of memory in SuperCard application heap
intersect <objectDesriptor 1, objectDesriptor 2> --returns true if boundaries of objects overlap
isNumber <theNumber> --returns true or false
the length of <dataValue> --returns the number of characters in <dataValue>
length <dataValue> len <dataValue>
the ln of <number> --returns the base-e or natural logarithm of <number>
ln (<number>)
the ln1 of <number> --returns the base-e or natural logarithm of 1
ln1 (<number>)
the log2 of <number> --returns the base-2 logarithm of <number>
log2 (<number>)
localLoc <theLoc> --converts point coordinates to a local coordinate system
max (<list>) --returns the highest-value number from <list>
min (<list>) --returns the lowest-value number from <list>
the mouse --returns "up" or "down"
the mouseClick --returns "true" or "false"
the mouseH --returns the horizontal location of mouse pointer
the mouseLoc --returns the point where mouse pointer is located as "h,v"
the mouseV --returns the vertical location of mouse pointer
[ the ] number of <objects>
[ the ] number of [ background ] buttons --returns the number of background or card buttons [ the ] number of [ card ] fields
[ the ] number of backgrounds [ in this window ]
[ the ] number of cards
[ the ] number of cards in <background>
[ the ] number of <chunks> in <expression> --<chunks> = characters, words, items, lines
the numToChar of <source> --returns the character whose ASCII value is <source>
numToChar (<source>)
offset (<string1>,<string2>) --returns the number of characters from the beginning of string2 at which string1 begins.
the optionKey --returns "up" or "down"
the param of <factor> --returns a parameter value from the parameter list passed to the currently executing handler.
param (<expression>)
the paramCount --returns number of parameters passed to currently executing handler
the params --returns entire parameter list, including message name
the random of <factor> --returns a random integer between 1 and <source>
random (<expression>)
the result --returns text string containing an explanation of the error from the previously executed command.
the round of <factor> --returns the <source> number rounded off to nearest integer.
round (<expression>)
the screenLoc --the coordinates for the centre of the screen in which the current window resides.
the screenRect --the rect of the screen in which the current window resides.
the seconds --returns an integer showing the number of seconds between
Midnight, Jan 1, 1904 and the current time set on the Mac.
the secs
the selectedChunk --returns a chunk expression that indicates the range of characters currently highlighted.
the selectedField --returns a field expression for the range of characters that is currently hilighted.
the selectedLine --returns a line expression for the range of characters that is currently hilighted.
the selectedLoc --returns a point at which the selected text begins.
the selectedText --returns the text that is currently hilighted.
the sharedFile --returns path name of current sharedFile project
the shiftKey --returns "up" or "down"
the sin of <angle> --returns the sine of <angle>
sin (<angle>)
the sound --returns the name of the sound resource currently playing
the soundDevices --returns list of names of available sound input devices
the speechBusy --returns the number of pending or executing say commands
the sqrt of <number> --returns the square root of <number>
sqrt (<number>)
the stackSpace --returns space remaining in Mac operating system.
the sum of <numberList>--returns sum of all comma-delimited values in numberList
sum <numberList>
the systemVersion --returns string representing current system vesrion.
the tan of <angle> --returns the tangent of <angle>
tan (<angle>)
the textHeightSum --returns height in pixels
the ticks --returns an integer representing the number of ticks
(1/60th of a second) since the Mac was turned on or restarted.
the time --returns the time as a text string.
the short time
the long time
the topWindow --returns the top open window
topWindow <>
the trunc of <number> --returns the integer part of <number>
trunc (<expression>)
the value of <factor> --evaluates <factor> as an expression
value (<expression>)
the version --returns version of SuperCard
the voices --returns names of available PlainTalk voices
voices
within --determines if location is within an object