User Guide

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fillMode
Usage
-- Lingo syntax
memberObjRef.fillMode
// JavaScript syntax
memberObjRef.fillMode;
Description
Vector shape cast member property; indicates the fill method for the shape, using the following
possible values:
• #none—The shape is transparent
• #solid—The shape uses a single fill color
• #gradient—The shape uses a gradient between two colors
This property can be tested and set when the shape is closed; open shapes have no fill.
To see an example of
fillMode used in a completed movie, see the Vector Shapes movie in the
Learning/Lingo Examples folder inside the Director application folder.
Example
This statement sets the fillMode of member Archie to gradient:
-- Lingo syntax
member("Archie").fillMode = #gradient
// JavaScript syntax
member("Archie").fillMode = symbol("gradient");
See also
endColor, fillColor
fillOffset
Usage
-- Lingo syntax
memberObjRef.fillOffset
// JavaScript syntax
memberObjRef.fillOffset;
Description
Vector shape cast member property; specifies the horizontal and vertical amount in pixels (within
the
defaultRect space) to offset the fill of the shape.
This property is only valid when the
fillMode property of the shape is set to #gradient, but can
be both tested and set.
To see an example of
fillOffset used in a completed movie, see the Vector Shapes movie in the
Learning/Lingo Examples folder inside the Director application folder.