User Guide

Lingo Dictionary 85
regPoint (3D)
indicates the registration point of the backdrop.
blend (3D) indicates the opacity of the backdrop.
count indicates the number of items in the camera’s list of backdrops.
Use the following commands to create and remove backdrops:
addBackdrop creates a backdrop from a texture and adds it to the end of the camera’s list of backdrops.
insertBackdrop creates a backdrop from a texture and adds it to the camera’s list of backdrops at a
specific index position.
removeBackdrop deletes the backdrop.
See also
overlay
backgroundColor
Syntax
member(whichVectorMember).backgroundColor
the backgroundColor of member whichVectorMember
Description
Vector shape cast member property; sets the background color of the specified cast member or
sprite to the RGB color value assigned.
This property can be both tested and set.
Example
member("Archie").backgroundColor= rgb(255,255,255)
See also
bgColor
BACKSPACE
Syntax
BACKSPACE
Description
Constant; represents the Backspace key. This key is labeled Backspace in Windows and Delete on
the Macintosh.
Example
This on keyDown handler checks whether the Backspace key was pressed and, if it was, calls the
handler
clearEntry:
on keyDown
if the key = BACKSPACE then clearEntry
stopEvent
end keyDown