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From: stadler@Apple.COM (Andy Stadler)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hypercard
Subject: Re: Timers and editing
Message-ID: <25502@apple.Apple.COM>
Date: 8 Feb 89 22:13:24 GMT
Organization: Apple Computer Inc, Cupertino, CA
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References:<611@wpi.WPI.EDU> <587@internal.Apple.COM> <693@wpi.WPI.EDU>

In article <693@wpi.WPI.EDU> tron@wpi.wpi.edu (Richard G Brewer) writes:
>In article <587@internal.Apple.COM> stadler@apple.com (Andy Stadler) writes:
>
>On MouseUp
>	.
>	.
>	.
>	wait for 10 seconds
>	visual effect dissolve
>	go to next card
>End MouseUp
>
>--------
>
>It would be nice if when one selects a tool from the tools palette, card
>scripts would become inactive, as this would avoid many a hastle when creating
>and editing an automated HyperCard presentation.
>
>As it is now, I have to enter a unique name for each card, and remember/write
>down it's name and where it appears in the stack, then type "edit script of
>card CARDMNAME" from the command box whenever a change needs to be done...
>

Well, when you select a tool from the tools palette, the scripts DO become
inactive!  Actually, the rule is this:

  Messages are only generated when the browse tool is selected (cursor =
  hand w/finger).  The scripts are there, of course, but when any other
  tool (button, field, or any paint tool) is selected, no messages will
  be transmitted.

So, I'm still not clear about your problem...  Sorry!

--Andy         stadler@apple.com