HINT_HIDE

HINT_HIDE N

DISABLES THE HINT TEXT OF THE SYSTEM OBJECT NUMBER N

  • Type: Command
  • Parameter: 1
  • Group: System Objects

ACTION

The command HINT_HIDE N prevents the display of the hint (a yellow text) of the system object, designated by its number N.

Remark: HINT_HIDE is the state by default : no hint text is displayed when the mouse cursor stays on a system object.

SYNTAX: HINT_HIDE N

  • 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.

USE

  • The command HINT_HIDE is used to prevent the display of a small text (an explanation, a role, a definition, ...) when the HINT command has been used to set a hint on The system object.

ERROR

  • If number N is not a correct expression.
  • If number N exceeds the allowed maximum number of system objects.
  • If number N is less than 0.
  • If system object number N does not exist.
  • If number N is the number of a system object : MAIN_MENU, SUB_MENU, OPEN_DIALOG, SAVE_DIALOG, SOUND.

EXAMPLE

rem create a BUTTON

button 1

rem give it a hint

hint 1,"Use it carefully"

rem prevent the display of the hint text of the system object number 1

hint_hide 1

rem so, when the program will run,

rem no text will be displayed

rem when user stays the cursor on the BUTTON

SEE ALSO

HINT