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the

Syntax

    the property

Description

Keyword; must precede many functions and all Lingo properties written in verbose syntax. This keyword also distinguishes the property or function from a variable or object name.

Earlier versions of Director required you to use the `the` keyword to express cast member and sprite properties. This syntax is still supported as alternate form.

Properties are globally available to handlers even if you don't declare them globally. Like global variables, Lingo system properties are available between different movies in the same presentation. Sprite properties change when a new movie is loaded.