HINT
HINT N,T
SET THE HINT TEXT T OF THE SYSTEM OBJECT NUMBER N
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Type: Command
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Parameters: 2
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Group: System Objects
ACTION
The command HINT N,T set the hint T (yellow explaining text of 1 line) of the system object designated by its number N.
SYNTAX:
HINT N,T
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N = system object number (integer or real). Must be greater than 0 and less than or equal to the allowed maximum number of system objects.
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T = text (string) to be displayed when the mouse cursor stays on a system object.
USE
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The command HINT is used to display a small text (an explanation, a role, a definition, ...) when the mouse cursor stays on a system object.
ERROR
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If number N is not a correct expression.
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If number N exceeds the allowed maximum number of system objects.
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If number N is less than 0.
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If system object number N does not exist.
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If the object number N is of type : MAIN_MENU, SUB_MENU, SOUND, OPEN_DIALOG, SAVE_DIALOG, DLIST, TIMER, MAIN_MENU_POP, OPEN_DIALOG_PIC, SAVE_DIALOG_PIC, SERIAL, IMAGE.
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If text T is not a correct expression.
EXAMPLE
rem create a BUTTON
button 1
rem give it a hint
hint 1,"Use it carefully"
rem so, when the program will run,
rem the text will be displayed
rem when user stays the cursor on the BUTTON
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SEE ALSO
HINT_HIDE