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multiple

set [the] multiple to trueOrFalse

The multiple property returns or sets whether HyperCard draws multiple images when the user (or a handler) drags with a Paint tool. It corresponds to the Draw Multiple command in the Options menu (which appears when you select a Paint tool).

The multiSpace property affects the number of multiple shapes drawn.

The multiple property affects the Line, Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Oval, and Regular Polygon tools. Its default value is false.

Examples

set the multiple to true

Demo Script

on multipleDemo

 setUpPaint

 set multiple to false

 set dragspeed to 150

 drag from "240,150" to "290,230"

 set multiple to true

 drag from "240,150" to "290,230"

 wait 25

 domenu "revert"

 choose browse tool

end multipleDemo

on setUpPaint

 set lineSize to 2

 choose regular polygon tool

 set polysides to 4

 show card picture

 set centered to true

 set filled to false

 set grid to false

 set multiSpace to 5

end setUpPaint

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trueOrFalse

Any expression that evaluates to the HyperTalk and AppleScript constants true or false.

For example:

true

false

the hilite of bg btn "Yes"

fld "Zip" contains "95014"

the short name of this stack is "Fred"

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scriptingLanguage

variableWatcher

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