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508 EXTENDING FLASH PROFESSIONAL
Tools object
Last updated 5/2/2011
Description
Method; takes two points and returns a new adjusted or constrained point. If the Shift key is pressed when the
command is run, the returned point is constrained to follow either a 45º constrain (useful for something such as a line
with an arrowhead) or to constrain an object to maintain its aspect ratio (such as pulling out a perfect square with the
Rectangle tool).
Example
The following example returns a constrained point:
pt2 = fl.tools.constrainPoint(pt1, tempPt);
tools.ctlIsDown
Availability
Flash MX 2004.
Usage
tools.ctlIsDown
Description
Read-only property; a Boolean value that is
true if the Control key is pressed; false otherwise.
Example
The following example determines whether the Control key is being pressed:
var isCtrldown = fl.tools.ctrlIsDown;
tools.getKeyDown()
Availability
Flash MX 2004.
Usage
tools.getKeyDown()
Parameters
None.
Returns
The integer value of the key.
Description
Method; returns the most recently pressed key.