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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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